Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Perseus (Per)  ·  Contains:  Little Dumbbell  ·  M 76  ·  NGC 650
M76 - Little Dumbbell Nebula, Derryk
M76 - Little Dumbbell Nebula
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M76 - Little Dumbbell Nebula

M76 - Little Dumbbell Nebula, Derryk
M76 - Little Dumbbell Nebula
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M76 - Little Dumbbell Nebula

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Description

The Little Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula in Perseus at a distance of 2,500 light years. It’s apparent magnitude is +10.1.



Taken over 3 nights of December 28-31, 2013 from the San Francisco Bay Area.



Total integration: 730 mins (12 hr 10 mins)



Details, Equipment, & Software:

Telescope: Astro-Tech AT6RC w/ AT2FF (FL1370mm f/9)

Camera: Canon T3i (Full Spectrum, Gary Honis modified)

Filter: Astronomik CLS-CCD clip in

Mount: Orion Atlas EQ-G

Guide: Orion ST80 w/ SSAG

Capture: Backyard EOS (146x300s lights / darks / flats / dark flats)

Stacking: Nebulosity 3

Final Processing: StarTools & Photoshop CS6

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M76 - Little Dumbbell Nebula, Derryk

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