Crab Nebula (M1)

 

M1

Object:
Crab Nebula (M1)
Comments:
This Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant.  The bright explosion was observed by Chinese astronomers in 1054AD.
Telescope:
Televue NP-101 (4-inch f/5.4 APO refractor)
Mount:
Losmandy G11 German Equatorial
Guide Scope:
Orion Short Tube 80mm refractor
Guide Camera:
Orion StarShoot AutoGuider & PHD2 guiding software
Imaging Camera:
QSI 583WS
Filters/Exposures:
Six 300-second exposures through Astrodon Ha, Oiii, & Sii filters (HOS pallet)
Software:
MaximDL and Photoshop CS6
Shooting Location:
Virginia Beach, VA
Date/Time:
31 January 2016, UT