M78 (NGC 2068)
Messier 78 (also known as NGC 2068) is a reflection nebula in the constellation Orion about 1,600 light-years from Earth. NGC 2071 can be seen to the top right, NGC 2064 to the lower left and NGC 2067 just below and to the right of M78 which is the bright area in the center. Warm night (19.7°C at 01:00). No moon, clouds came in at 1am. Image needs reprocessing.
Image Details
Camera
QHY9
Scope
GSO 8 RC
Mount
EQ6-Pro
Guiding
WO Megrez 72FD, PHD, QHY5 Drift (-9,-51) over 1:05
Exposure
LRGB 50:25:30:25, total 2:10 (subs 5min) @ -20C First 4 Subs at 10C
Location
Donvale
Date
2010-02-18
Coordinates
RA: 05h 46m 50s
DEC: +00° 06' 37"
DEC: +00° 06' 37"
