G206.9+2.3 Supernova remnant G206.9+2.3 / PKS 0646+06

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Curdridge Observatory, Southampton,UK
Object name: G206.9+2.3 Supernova remnant G206.9+2.3 / PKS 0646+06
Apparent RA: 06h 49m 32.8s  Apparent Dec:+6° 24' 37"
Constellation: Monoceros
15 Feb 2016

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Another in my series of interesting supernova remnants. G206.9+2.3 lies just to the east of the Rosette nebula and contains some delightful optical filaments.

24x1200s taken with Takahashi Sky 90, Atik 490 CCD Camera and Astrodon 3nm Ha filter.

View full sized image of G206.9+2.3 Supernova remnant G206.9+2.3 / PKS 0646+06

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This image contains the optical counterpart of a supernova remnant

This image was autoguided using my homemade off axis guider with Lodestar.

Imaged with my homemade telescope mount

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Exposure Details :

Astrodon 3nm Ha 24x1200s on 90 @ F4 f.l. 409 with Atik 490 camera

Equipment:

Skywatcher 200 Newt (upgraded with OO Hilux secondary)
Sky 90 Refractor
Homemade focus motor
Homemade filterwheel / OAG combo with Lodestar guide camera
Atik 490 CCD camera
Homemade Telescope mount

Curdridge Observatory, Southampton,UK