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deep sky20 March 2026

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Crab Nebula

Crab Nebula

M 1 · α 05h 34m · δ +22° 01′

The debris of the star that exploded in 1054 and was recorded by Chinese astronomers — the first object of the catalogue, and the one that gave Messier the idea of compiling his list.

Date2026-03-20 - Normandie
OpticsExplore Scientific 102ED + réducteur 0.8× Altair Astro
MountSkywatcher Wave 150i
CameraASI533MC Pro
FiltersL-Pro
Exposure1 h 15 de pose totale via ASIAIR Plus
ProcessingSiril + GraXpert