NGC-2392



Eskimo Nebula


   
About this Object:
This is the Eskimo nebula located in Gemini.  It is supposed to resemble an Eskimo's face in a furry hood.  This is a typical planetary nebula with the central star showing.  CLICK HERE for a snap shot of it taken through the 82" telescope at the McDonald Observatory.
   
Technical Details:
Optics 14.5" RCOS at F/9
Mount Takahashi EM-500
Camera SBIG ST-10XME
Filters Don Goldman LRGB Filters
Date January 7th, 2006
Location Ft. Davis, Texas
Exposure LRGB = 17:15:15:15 minutes
   
Comments:  
I shouldn't have shot this nebula this particular night because the seeing was so bad.   Oh well, I'll add it back to the list...
   

 

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