M 1 Crab Nebula

Jan 29th, 2025

1 h 36 m

Located in the constellation Taurus. At a distance of 6500 light-years. Diameter 11 light-years. The angular size of M1 is 6'x4'. The nebula is a supernova remnant, whose explosion, according to records of Chinese astronomers, was observed on July 4, 1054.

Nov 15th, 2024

4 h 54 m

The moon (91%) interfered; the result clearly could have been better. I hope to still get more material. It is located at a distance of 6500 light-years. Diameter 11 light-years. The angular size of M1 is 6'x4'. The nebula is a supernova remnant, whose explosion, according to records of Chinese astronomers, was observed on July 4, 1054.