Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Gemini (Gem)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2371
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NGC2371 - 20220405 - Celestron C6 at F6.1 - UHC, altazastro
NGC2371 - 20220405 - Celestron C6 at F6.1 - UHC
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NGC2371 - 20220405 - Celestron C6 at F6.1 - UHC

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging
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NGC2371 - 20220405 - Celestron C6 at F6.1 - UHC, altazastro
NGC2371 - 20220405 - Celestron C6 at F6.1 - UHC
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NGC2371 - 20220405 - Celestron C6 at F6.1 - UHC

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging

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From Wikipedia: "NGC 2371-2 is a dual lobed planetary nebula located in the constellationGemini. Visually, it appears like it could be two separate objects; therefore, two entries were given to the planetary nebula by John Louis Emil Dreyer in the New General Catalogue, so it may be referred to as NGC 2371, NGC 2372, or variations on this name."

I wanted to try on this planetary nebula the same approach used with the more luminous Eskimo Nebula, namely very short, "lucky imaging" 5s exposures at a 915 mm focal length.

It essentially worked, but being able to collect more light on multiple nights would surely improve the SNR.

Also transparency and seeing weren't at their best.

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NGC2371 - 20220405 - Celestron C6 at F6.1 - UHC, altazastro