G53.6-2.2 G53.6-2.2 Supernova remnant

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Curdridge Observatory, Southampton,UK
Object name: G53.6-2.2 G53.6-2.2 Supernova remnant
Apparent RA: 19h 39m 35.8s  Apparent Dec:+17° 16' 38"
Constellation: Sagitta
28 Aug 2016

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G53.6 -2.2 3C400.2, NRAO 611is a small supernova remnant in Sagitta. Very hard to see in the dense starfield, but various emission and filaments surrounding the area of the SNR

Abell 63 (PK 53-3.1 ), a small 40' planetary nebula is lurking on the far left centre of the frame.

View full sized image of G53.6-2.2 G53.6-2.2 Supernova remnant

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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 12x1500s 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