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, Bortle 6 zone:

Adygeya Stanica Dahovskaya, Russia

Nov 15th, 2025

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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.

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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!

24 Nov, 2025 Reply

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