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Old 09-06-2025, 06:49 PM
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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
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Doug the Goose!
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Old 09-06-2025, 08:17 PM
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It’s called Magakian 683.
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Old 09-06-2025, 08:48 PM
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Sky Safari lists it as dark nebula HMSTG 343+2.
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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

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

The starless Ha on this object is very dramatic in the correct orientation Mike
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Old 09-06-2025, 11:35 PM
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Ben, Patrick, Mike - thankyou for your responses and help.
The Dark Tower has fallen

The starless Ha on this object is very dramatic in the correct orientation Mike
Yeah, that's the way! B&W looks cool too

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