The Crab Nebula (catalogue designations M1, NGC 1952, Taurus A) is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus. The common name comes from a drawing that somewhat resembled a crab with arms produced by William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, in 1842 or 1843 using a 36-inch (91 cm) telescope. The nebula was discovered by English astronomer John Bevis in 1731. It corresponds with a bright supernova recorded by Chinese astronomers in 1054 as a guest star. The nebula was the first astronomical object identified that corresponds with a historically-observed supernova explosion. (Source: Wikipedia)
Technical Details
Dates: 10/1/2024
Location: Uckerath, Germany
Imaging Telescope: 8″ GSO f/4 (Carbon Tube)
Imaging Camera: ASI294 MC
Filter: Baader Planetarium UHC-S
Mount: Skywatcher EQ-6
Guiding Telescope: TSO OAG
Guiding Camera: QHY 5L-II
Integration: 30 x 3 min (Gain: 120)
Software: NINA, PhD2, PixInsight
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