NGC 2261 – Hubble’s Variable Nebula

Exposure data

Telescope: Vixen VC 200L f=1260mm
Camera: SBIG ST2000XM
Filters: SBIG LRGB
Exposure times: L: 12x5min R: 3x4min G: 3x4min B: 3x4min (L:1×1 RGB:2×2)
Exposure time total: 1h 36min
Mount: Vixen New Atlux
Location: Erdweg/Germany (500m)
Date: 2010-10-09

Object data of NGC 2261

Object type: Variable reflection nebula
Size: 2′
Magnitude: 9.0 mag
Constellation: Monoceros
Distance: 2500 Ly