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Abell 12 - The Hidden Planetary

Hidden in the glare of mag. 4 star Mu Orionis, this faint planetary nebula is normally very difficult to see as the bright star overwhelms the view.

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Date/Location: 24 January 2008  Corringham, Essex  
Equipment: 203mm f/10 ACF  
Camera/Exposure: ST2000XM with Astrodon filters. LRGB of 30/16/16/16 minutes  
     
Notes: A very bright Moon in the sky.  

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