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dugnsuz
09-06-2025, 06:49 PM
Hi all, sorry to be such a goose, but can anyone provide a name/catalog number for this object? I can find it easily on AsiAir star atlas adjacent to Prawn nebula but cant find a name for it!
Taken with RC6, so FL=1370mm
Thanks in advance
Doug the Goose!

benklerk
09-06-2025, 08:17 PM
It’s called Magakian 683.

gaseous
09-06-2025, 08:48 PM
Sky Safari lists it as dark nebula HMSTG 343+2.

strongmanmike
09-06-2025, 10:24 PM
It's called "The Dark Tower" and that a very nice image of it too Doug! It looks good when it is pointing more upright :thumbsup:

Mike

dugnsuz
09-06-2025, 11:30 PM
Ben, Patrick, Mike - thankyou for your responses and help.
The Dark Tower has fallen :lol:

The starless Ha on this object is very dramatic in the correct orientation Mike ;)

strongmanmike
09-06-2025, 11:35 PM
Yeah, that's the way! B&W looks cool too :thumbsup:

Mike