Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Puppis (Pup)  ·  Contains:  M 46  ·  NGC 2437  ·  The star 140 Pup
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M46 and NGC2438, Tommy Lease
M46 and NGC2438
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M46 and NGC2438, Tommy Lease
M46 and NGC2438
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Description

M46 cluster with two Planetary Nebulae!

This is an interesting target as I thought I was just imaging a star cluster. But low and behold, there were two planetary nebulae in the image! The larger PN in the center of the image is NGC 2438, and the other in the upper right is PN G231.4 This was a pleasant surprise for sure, hope you all enjoy!

Equipment:
ASI533MC-Pro
Orion 6" f4 newt
SW Quattro CC
HEQ5-Pro

Image Details:
RGB- 200x60s, gain 100, -10c, bin 1x1
Total Integration: 3.3 hrs

Location:
Parker, CO, USA
Bortle 5 sky

Acquisition and processing:
Acquired in NINA, Processed in Pixinsight

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M46 and NGC2438, Tommy Lease