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NGC 6905 (Planetary nebula)
Also known as: Blue flash nebula
Right ascension: 20h 23m Declination: 20° 9'
Constellation: Delphinus
Date/time: 2012.06.19 1:00 UT
Equipment: 12" f/5 Newtonian
FoV: 14' Magnification and filter(s): 250x + UHC filter(s)
Seeing: 5/10 Transparency: 3/5
Location: Nádasdladány, Hungary
Observer: Ferenc Lovró
Description:

Tiny, yet surprisingly bright planetary nebula. Despite its name it doesn't contain any hint of blue colour visually. Its surface is very even, however with deeper examination and higher magnification some details start to show up. To the North for example, you may notice a small bump. The detailed sketch were done at 375x and UHC filter and reveals more surface details. Visible from 71x. With UHC it emerges from its background. The O-III view is not better and not worse than the UHC one. The H-ß filter seem to emphasize faint surface details, however it hides the rest of the nebula and the surrounding stars.

SQM reading: 20.45 MPSAS, 14°C.


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