NGC246 Skull Nebula

 Posted: Nov 24th, 2025
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Telescope/Lens: Askar SQA 106 мм f/4.8
Camera: ZWO ASI 2600 MC
Mount: Ioptron HAE 29 C
Guide Scope: Askar 52 мм F4
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 120 MM mini
Software: SharpCap 4.0, Siril, GraXpert, Adobe Photoshop
Exposure:
36 x 300" ISO/Gain: 100 - Askar D1 DUO (Oiii+Ha) 6 нм
Orange zoneLight Pollution:
 Adygeya Stanica Dahovskaya, Russia
 Nov 16th, 2025
3 h 0 m
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Planetary Nebula "Skull".
Located in the constellation Cetus.
It is located at a distance of about 1600 light years.
Diameter about 2 light years.
Apparent size 3.8 arc minutes.
The only example of a planetary nebula with more than two central stars.
Resolution: 1515x1132 px
Scale: 122 KB
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Great photo! I also shot it not too long ago! It looks unusual! Awesome!
24 Nov, 2025 Reply
Ryjov Aleksey Replied to Anatoliy Astro
Yes, the nebula itself is unusual. Thank you, and clear skies!
24 Nov, 2025 Reply
Anatoliy Astro Replied to Ryjov Aleksey
Thank you very much! I also wish you clear, starry nights!
25 Nov, 2025 Reply

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