Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  The star μOri

Image of the day 04/12/2021

Abell 12 Hidden Nebula, Derek Santiago
Abell 12 Hidden Nebula
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Abell 12 Hidden Nebula

Image of the day 04/12/2021

Abell 12 Hidden Nebula, Derek Santiago
Abell 12 Hidden Nebula
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Abell 12 Hidden Nebula

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Abell 12, Magnitude 12.4 Planetary Nebula in Orion.

Often called the "Hidden Nebula" because it is very difficult to observe and image due to its proximity to Mag 4 star, Mu Orionis

Imaging Camera: QSI540 wsg

Imaging Scope: 9.25" Celestron edge at F/10

Guide Camera: SX Lodestar x 2, PHD2

Mount:Avalon M Uno

Filters: Astrodon

Exposure: 2.5 hours 5nm OIII and 2.5 hours 5nm Ha, binned X2, 10 minute subs.

1 hour each LRGB unbinned, 3 minute subs.

Processing: CCD Stack and PS CC.

Date: 1/6/16, 1/11/16 Reprocessed with additional data 4/4/21

Location: My front driveway. Morristown, NJ

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Abell 12 Hidden Nebula, Derek Santiago