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Crab Nebula (M1), Wintyfresh
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Crab Nebula (M1)

Crab Nebula (M1), Wintyfresh
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Crab Nebula (M1)

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The Crab Nebula (Messier 1) is the result of a supernova seen in 1054 AD and spans 10 light-years across. In the nebula's center lies a rapidly-spinning pulsar; a neutron star as massive as the sun but the size of a small town.

68 x 300", Skywatcher Evostar 150mm APO, ZWO asi071mc-pro, 2" Radian Triad Ultra Quad-Band Filter, EQ8-R Pro.

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