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M1 Crab Nebula, whitenerj

M1 Crab Nebula

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The Crab Nebula (Messier 1), located in the constellation of Taurus, is a supernova remnant (SNR), the result of a cataclysmic supernova explosion in the year 1054. This explosive death of a star was so bright that it could be seen in the daytime sky for 23 days, and was documented by astronomers throughout the Far East.

I took this last night in my backyard with my 80mm scope. A little small for my scope to bring out too much detail but not too bad. 2 hours worth of 300 second subs @ -20C. Also had the football stadium lights lighting up the sky as well.

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M1 Crab Nebula, whitenerj