IC 466 aka SH2-288

  Emission Nebula in MONOCEROS    

(Image centered at: ra 07 h:08 m / dec - 04º 10')

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January 2022, Home Backyard in Martínez, Buenos Aires, Argentina

DATA

TYPE: Emission Nebula

APPARENT DIAMETER: 1,3 arc minutes

VISUAL MAGNITUDE: 12,06

DISTANCE: Approximately 10,000 light years 

IMAGE INFORMATION1

SCOPE: 8" ORION OPTICS UK (Ultra Grade Optics) w/Televue Paracorr working at at f5,75

CAMERA: QSI 583 WS

MOUNT: SKY WATCHER NEQ6

FILTERS: Baader LRGB Set

SKY CONDITIONS: urban skies

EXPOSURES: LHaRGB (40,40,40,40,40)

OBJECT DESCRIPTION AND IMAGE SESSION

IC 466, also known as Sharpless 2 - 288, is a Emission Nebula located 4 degrees south form Delta Monocerotis. Although the nebula is small, it has a fairly higher surface brightness. The object is situated near the celestial equator, therefore it can be seen from both hemispheres. It was discovered by French astronomer Stephane Javelle using a 30 inch f23 refractor telescope.

The image was acquired during a hot summer night in January and with a full Moon.