Sh2-279
Sh2-279 tHE RUNNING MAN NEBULA
Sh2-279 is an HII region and bright nebulae that includes a reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is the northernmost part of the asterism known as Orion's Sword, lying 0.6° north of the Orion Nebula. The reflection nebula embedded in Sh2-279 is popularly known as the Running Man Nebula
Technical Data
| Bortle Scale / SQM-L | Bortle 5 / --- |
| Period | Decembre 2019 |
| Primary Scope | CCA-250/1250 |
| Camera | IMX455 |
| Mount | AP1100 GTO CP4 |
| Total Exposure Time | 3,5h |
| Composition | LRGB |
| Location | Val Imagna (Bergamo) Italy |
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