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NGC 6960 Western Veil
Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2019 6:56 am
by mariosi
NGC 6960
The Western Veil (also known as Caldwell 34), consisting of
NGC 6960 (the "Witch's Broom", "Finger of God", or "Filamentary Nebula" near the foreground star 52 Cygni;
The nebula was discovered on 1784 September 5 by William Herschel.(Wikipedia)
Right ascension 20h 45m 38.0s
Declination +30° 42′ 30″
Distance 1470 ly
Apparent magnitude (V) 7.0
Apparent dimensions (V) 3 degrees (diameter)
Constellation Cygnus
DAY: Monday DATE: 3/10/16 TIME: 23:15
SCOPE:
Dob 10px Sky-Watcher F.L.1200/f4.7
EYEPIECE: T/S 30mm Plossl 2 inches F.O.V. 68°
FILTER OF TYPE: OIII Baader
LOCATION: Mammari
Thanks for looking
Marios
Re: NGC 6960 Western Veil
Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 7:03 pm
by bladekeeper
Very nice sketch, Marios!
Re: NGC 6960 Western Veil
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 12:22 pm
by mariosi
Thank you Bryan.
Marios
Re: NGC 6960 Western Veil
Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 12:49 pm
by Peter802
Nice sketch.
Wish that I could draw!!!!
Thank you for sharing
Re: NGC 6960 Western Veil
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 2:05 pm
by mariosi
Thank you Peter.
Marios