HFG-2

Constellation: Puppis

HFG-2 (PK 247-04.1) is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Puppis. It is located about 6’000 Ly from Earth. Link to interactive sky map.

Dates:

This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during February and March 2024 (Martin’s website: Remote Astrophotography with Martin Pugh (martinpughastrophotography.space).

His telescope is located in Chile (Observatory: El Sauce).

Colour palette is HOO.

Telescope & Mount:

Planewave CDK24 (F6.5) on a Planewave L600 mount.

Imaging:

Camera: Moravian G3-61000 (bin 2×2)

Data:
Nebula:
Astrodon Ha: 36x1200s
Astrodon O3: 38x1200s

Stars:
Astrodon R: 10x180s
Astrodon G: 10x180s
Astrodon B: 10x180s

Total integration time: 26h 10′