Sharpless 254-258
| This image contains 5 objects from the catalogue of Stuart Sharpless. It is centered on number 254. The brightest of the 3 largest objects located farthest right is also listed as IC 2162. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 | Designation: Sh2-254, 255, 256, 257, 258 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Orion |
| Camera: SBIG ST10XME with Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx ??? Light Years |
| Guiding: ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Emission Nebula |
| Exposure: 300 minutes, 15 x 20 minute subs 6nm ha filter | Position: R.A. 06 hr 12 min , Dec +180 02' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 24 January 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDSoft/The Sky 6/CCDAutopilot/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |