C46 / Hubbles Nebula / NGC 2261

NameHubble's Nebula
Designation(s)C46, NGC 2261
Object Type(s)Reflection Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Caldwell, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationMonoceros
Date and Time Observed2024-01-02 20:38:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 271.3 degrees E of N. Transparency: Good. Seeing: Good. Total integration time was 60m. Exposures 15s@375g, L-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionHubble's Nebula, C46, looks like a tiny comet with a stubby, blue v-shaped tail. It's below and to the left of the Cone (look at the annotation for guidance). This was captured in the context of a much wider field view of the Cone Nebula complex. But since it is my longest focal length telescope, I can't get a closer view... I've cropped these views to make it easier to spot C46. The last image in the gallery shows the full FOV.
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