NGC 1491 / Fossil Footprint Nebula / Sh2-206

NameFossil Footprint Nebula
Designation(s)NGC 1491, SH2-206
Object Type(s)Emission Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), NGC, Sharpless
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationPerseus
Date and Time Observed2024-02-05 11:48:00
Instrument8" EdgeHD SCT
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 91.7 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 55m 30s. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionExxtremely challenging, faint nebula. These images have been heavily post-processed to bring out the nebulosity. Last image shows pre-processed output from SharpCap.
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