NGC 1931


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Image with 12" Newtonian (f=1120mm)


Object data of NGC1931

Object type: open cluster + emission nebula
Size: 8'
Magnitude: 10.1 mag
Constellation: Aur
Distance: 10,000 Lj
   
Notes: NGC1931 is a bright emission nebula, including also a nice reflection component. It is situated between M36 and IC417, as can be seen clearly in the above widefield image.

Exposure data

Date: 2010-03-19
Location: Nussbach / Austria (400m)
Telescope: TeleVue NP101 (4" Apo f=540mm)
Camera: EOS1000D (ISO200)
Mount: WAM 650
Exposure time: 8x12m
Exposure time total: 1h 36m

 

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