NGC 2261 – “Hubble’s Variable Nebula” – Monoceros – Observer’s Challenge – January 2011

NGC 2261 – “Hubble’s Variable Nebula” – Monoceros – Observer’s Challenge – January 2011 – Posted August 18th 2012

Telescope: 10-inch reflector

The illuminating star, R Monocerotis is at the southern tip of the nebula. The comet shape or fan-tail extends toward the N-W. Some structure was noted in the nebula when increasing the magnification to 267x. RI

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FEBRUARY 2011 OBSERVERS CHALLENGE – NGC-2261

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NGC 2261 – “Hubble’s Variable Nebula” – Monoceros – Observer’s Challenge – January 2011 – Posted August 18th 2012

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