Observation Notes
Crab Nebula
The Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus.
Crab Nebula
The Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus.
*Crab Nebula from Everett Quebral's AstroBin gallery*
*View on AstroBin: [https://app.astrobin.com/i/310002](https://app.astrobin.com/i/310002)*
About Crab Nebula
The Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus. The common name comes from a drawing that somewhat resembled a crab with arms produced by William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, in 1842 or 1843 using a 36-inch (91 cm) telescope. The nebula was discovered by English astronomer John Bevis in 1731. It corresponds with a bright supernova observed in 1054 C.E. by Mayan, Japanese, and Arab stargazers; this supernova was also recorded by Chinese astronomers as a guest star. The nebula was the first astronomical object identified that corresponds with a historically-observed supernova explosion.
Learn more on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crab_Nebula
Imaging
Equipment Versatility
Beginner: DSLR/mirrorless + short lens, simple tracking or tripod.
Intermediate: Small refractor on EQ mount, dedicated astro camera.
Advanced: Larger aperture, precise guiding, mono camera + filters.