Simcoe Skies Astronomy

M1 - The Crab Nebula

M1 - The Crab Nebula - NGC 1952 Hey, this image LOOKS like a crab!!! (facing left) Magnitude: 9.0 Location: Taurus Date: Oct 1/04 Exposures: 59 Exposure length: 15 seconds Amp on setting: OFF Brightness: 80 Gain: 40 Notes: This is actually the first time I've seen ANY image of this nebula that resembles its name. Not only does it look like a crab, but it's even the right color! This one's a keeper.