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′