Messier 1 - Crab Nebula

 Supernova Remnant

 In constellation Taurus

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A star exploded in the year 1054 which formed the Crab Nebula. This event

was recorded by ancient Arab, Chinese & Korean astronomers. At the centre

of the Nebula is a rotating Neutron Star emitting radiation. Messier 1 is

located around 6,500 light years away and measures 11 light years across.

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RA 05^h 34^m 31.97^s

DEC +22° 00′ 52.1″

The Crab Nebula has a mag (brightness) of 8.4

and its size is 420" x 290"

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Imaging Scope : William Optics FLT110 [TEC]

Focal Length = 1787.5mm

Imaging Camera : GSTAR-EX Video

Televue 2.5 X Powermate

EQ6 Pro GEM Mount

Unguided

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598 Frames Used From 7,456 LRGB [10 minute video]

Baldrine, Isle of Man, British Isles.

22:50 on 02/12/2007.