Sh2-284
Sh2-284
Sh2-284 is a large emission nebula in the constellation Unicornus.
It is observed in the east-central part of the constellation, about 5° southeast of the Rosetta Nebula. It can be seen and photographed through a high-power amateur telescope equipped with special filters. Being almost straddling the celestial equator, it can be observed from all populated areas of the Earth with ease without any privileges; The best time to observe it in the evening sky is from December to April.
It is observed in the east-central part of the constellation, about 5° southeast of the Rosetta Nebula. It can be seen and photographed through a high-power amateur telescope equipped with special filters. Being almost straddling the celestial equator, it can be observed from all populated areas of the Earth with ease without any privileges; The best time to observe it in the evening sky is from December to April.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
CHI-1-CCD
Camera
FLI PL 9000 (spec sheet)
Location
EL SAUCE OBSERVATORY, CHILE
Date of observation
22-28-29 / 12-2022
Filters
SHO
Processing
Pixinsight and Photoshop
Credits
Credit Sauro Gaudenzi / Data telescope Live
