Astronomy Photos


25. M1, the Crab Nebula.  M1 is a super nova remnant in the constellation Taurus.  The super nova was observed in 1054 by Chinese astronomers as a new star bright enough to be seen during the day.  Lots of nice star color in this one.

 

Optics: 9.25 inch Schmidt Cassegrain, 2350mm focal length, f/10
Mount: CGEM DX
Camera: Canon XTi, not modified
Filters: None
Exposure: 20 x 240 seconds, iso 1600