NGC 2022 in Orion
    Constellation:  Orion

    Size:  19"

    Magnitude: 12.4

    Mag Central Star: 15.8

    RA:  05h 42m 6.2s

    Dec: +09d 05m 10s
NGC 2022 is a small dim planetary nebula about two degrees from the star Meissa (the top star in Orion's body).  You will probably need an 8 inch scope and powers of 100+ to see it as a faint patch of light.   The MX-5C easily imaged it with an 8" LX 200.

 
 
Scope:   8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera, STAR 2000 autotracker and IDAS LPR
Focal Ratio: f3.3
Exposure:  10 min
Scope:  8" LX 200 SCT
MX-5C CCD Camera, STAR 2000 autotracker and IDAS LPR
Focal Ratio: f10
Exposure:  30 min
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