NGC 1514 / Crystal Ball Nebula

NameCrystal Ball Nebula
Object Type(s)Planetary Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationTaurus
Date and Time Observed2024-10-13 01:00:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" f10-2,032mm FL
CameraASI294MC-Pro
Image DetailsTotal integration time was 30m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionWilliam Herschel is probably the most influential astronomer in history, and the discoverer of many DSO. The Crystal Ball Nebula was important in history because it was one of the first DSOs that he realized wasn't just about stars.
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