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. The asteroid 5501 1982 FF2 is transiting near the upper right. After combining the color images, the red green and blue trail was visible. |
| 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: 70, 70, 60 minutes, 10 minute subs rgb | Position: R.A. 06 hr 12 min , Dec +180 02' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 27 January 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDSoft/The Sky 6/CCDAutopilot/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |