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Old 23-07-2017, 01:25 PM
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Gn 16.53.2

Hi all,

While "working" on my recent project (Prawn Nebula) and evaluating roundness of stars, I have noticed a new to me and curious tiny object.
Simbad identified it as a reflection nebula with a designation of GN 16.53.2, J2000 coordinates: 16 56 42 -40 15.3. It is about 25 - 30" across.

This reflection nebula also shows in OIII, which by the way has very little signal (coming from the Prawn Nebula) in comparison to Ha.

A link to the full res image for a reference: http://cdn.astrobin.com/images/thumb...20Lipinski.jpg


Thank you for looking
Suavi
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Old 23-07-2017, 02:54 PM
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Nice one Slaw!
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Old 23-07-2017, 03:01 PM
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Nicely spotted
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Old 23-07-2017, 05:17 PM
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Thanks for posting that, Suavi. We've been photographing this too, and noticed the little beastie, but foolishly thought it was an artifact. Well spotted and well investigated.
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Old 24-07-2017, 07:36 AM
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Shows up nicely in one of my old Prawns. I'd assumed it was just a star halo. Nicely caught, Suavi!
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