The Crab Nebula, or M1, is a supernova remnant, also called a pulsar wind nebula, in the constellation of Taurus. At the center of the nebula lies the Crab Pulsar PSR B0531+21, a neutron star 28–30 kilometres across, with a spin rate of about 30 times per second. The nebula was discovered by English astronomer John Bevis in 1731 and corresponds with a supernova recorded by Chinese astronomers in 1054.

Image Capture Details:

12x600s each LRGB
Telescope - PlaneWave 12.5" CDK
Mount - iOptron CEM120EC2
Camera - ZWO ASI2600MM
RA 05hrs 34' 32"
DEC +22degrees 00' 52"
Position Angle (CCW) - 120 degrees
Guide Star - TYC1309-1113-1 / mag 10.4
Location - Calgary Alberta
Date - November 2023
Constellation - Taurus
Distance - 6,500 lightyears

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