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Sh2-261 Lower's Nebula, Carl Weber
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Sh2-261 Lower's Nebula

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Sh2-261 Lower's Nebula, Carl Weber
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Sh2-261 Lower's Nebula

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This is a nebula that was discovered by a father and son team of amateur astronomers in 1939. They used a homemade Schmidt camera. I feel a sense of connection to the Lowers because they made their discovery from San Diego which is where I live.

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  • Sh2-261 Lower's Nebula, Carl Weber
    Original
  • Sh2-261 Lower's Nebula, Carl Weber
    B
  • Final
    Sh2-261 Lower's Nebula, Carl Weber
    C

B

Description: Finally got the SII and OIII channels imaged. This nebula reminds me of a candle flame hanging there in space.

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C

Description: Repopped this image to update the processing.

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Sh2-261 Lower's Nebula, Carl Weber