The Starcluster Messier 37 with Hidden Nebula IPHASX J055226.2+323724 (Michael Kraus)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Auriga (Aur) · Contains: HD247909 · HD38864 · HD39045 · HD39136 · M 37 · NGC 2099

The Starcluster Messier 37 with Hidden Nebula IPHASX J055226.2+323724

While searching for exciting objects, I came across the hidden planetary nebula IPHASX J055226.2+323724 in the star cluster M37.
IPHASX J055226.2+323724 appears to be the oldest planetary nebula ever found.
I tried to photograph the nebula with a dual narrowband filter on the few clear winter nights.
After about 28 hours of exposure time, slight structures of the nebula became visible when stretching.
I would have needed more exposure time, but I am quite satisfied.
Maybe again next year.....

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RA (center)	05h52m11s.81
RA (top/left)	05h56m16s.52
RA (top/right)	05h48m05s.27
RA (bottom/right)	05h48m10s.17
RA (bottom/left)	05h56m15s.76

Dec (center)	+32°33′01″.2
Dec (top/left)	+33°06′36″.4
Dec (top/right)	+33°05′58″.8
Dec (bottom/right)	+31°58′56″.9
Dec (bottom/left)	+31°59′30″.5

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