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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: 9.25" Celestron HD at f/10
• Autoguider:  ST-4 in faint mode
• Sky conditions:  transparency and seeing above average
• Camera: Hap Griffin modified Canon 350XT, ISO800
• Exposure: 6 x 5 minutes
• Date:  September 4, 2010

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. One of my first images with the Celestron 9.25" Edge HD.