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Nebula, supernova remnant M1

Nebula, supernova remnant M1 or Crab nebula is in the constellation Taurus (Tau).

Equatorial coordinates (epoch J2000):
Ra (α):05^h34.5^m, Dec (δ):+22° 01'

Visual magnitude: 8,4^m
Distance from the nebula M1 to the Sun is 6500 light years
Angular size: 6'x4'
External dimensions the nebula M1 are about 6 light years.
Age of the object M1 is 966 years

Discoverer: John Bevis, 1731 year.

The designation M1 in other catalogs: NGC 1952

Optimum magnification for a telescope with observations of M1, depending on the aperture of the telescope (D), is about D/6-D/3. Higher magnifications of course add details, but lead to a strong drop in the brightness of the image, making it difficult to observe.

The best month for observing M1 is January. At this time, the object is at midnight near its highest point in the sky, that is, it is less affected by light from the lanterns and atmospheric distortions.

Мessier 110

Мessier 2

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