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• RA: 05:34.5
• Dec: +22:01
• Magnitude: 8.4
• Distance: 63,000 ly
• Size:  6 x 4 arc min
• Constellation: Taurus

• Scope: 8" SCT at f/10
• Autoguider:  ST-4 in faint mode
• Sky conditions:  good transparency and seeing
• Camera: Hutech modified Canon 300D, ISO800
• Exposure: 9 x 10 minutes
• Date:  November 26, 2008

Comments:  The Crab Nebula is the most famous and conspicuous known supernova remnant. It was observed on July 4,1054 AD by Chinese astronomers. The nebulous remnant was discovered by John Bevis in 1731.