M1

Crab Nebula

About this object

A supernova remnant in Taurus.  Created by the supernova of 1054 A.D.  I did not capture many images due to this object was setting in the west.  Click here for 2x drizzle image.

Technical Information

Optics:                                  Meade LX90 8" SCT @ f/3.3              

Camera:                               Meade DSI

Date:                                     April 24th, 2006

Location:                               Ft. Davis, Texas (2006 Texas Star Party)

Exposure Details:                22 x 20 seconds

Acquisition:                           Meade AutoStar Envisage

Processing:                           AIP4WIN, Photoshop CS