NGC 2346 / Butterfly Nebula

NameButterfly Nebula
Designation(s)NGC 2346
Object Type(s)Planetary Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationMonoceros
Date and Time Observed2024-02-05 10:18:00
Instrument8" EdgeHD SCT
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 272.5 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 40m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionPlanetary nebula are always challenging, because typically small, but this was a lovely observation. Beautiful!
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