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bluesilver
28-05-2022, 07:45 PM
Hi, i was just looking through Stalerium and came across this nebular that i was thinking of imaging,
I just can't seam to find anywhere on what this one is called.
I am hoping someone might be able to help out with the name of this one please?

Startrek
28-05-2022, 08:03 PM
Peter,
Looks like the Dolphin head nebula ?
Stellarium has a few objects in the Southern Hemisphere incorrectly labelled ( eg The Keyhole Nebula which is incorrect, it’s actually Gabriela Mistral nebula )

Martin

wayne anderson
28-05-2022, 08:18 PM
Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308)

also designated as Sharpless 308, RCW 11, or LBN 1052

https://science.nasa.gov/sh2-308-dolphin-head-nebula

https://telescope.live/blog/community-work-dolphin-nebula-sh2-308

AdamJL
28-05-2022, 08:46 PM
Hello, Peter

Remember a couple of things

1. You can toggle object names using "D" on your keyboard.
2. To enable objects that still don't appear, go into your sky/viewing options and ensure you select the appropriate catalogue. In this case, being a Sharpless object, select SH2. Experiment with this until your object appears for any other target. See screenshot.

bluesilver
29-05-2022, 09:35 AM
Thanks for the replies, appreciated.
I wasn't actually aware of toggle object names using "D" on your keyboard
I will have to remember that, appreciated.
Also option 2, I will have to experiment a bit more with those.
But very much appreciated with all replies.
Thanks.
Peter.