Variable Nebulae

==================== A couple of pilot images of Hubble's Variable Nebula (NGC 2261) in Monoceros showed that changes could be detected in this deep sky object with amateur equipment in a matter of days. There are at least two others, Hind's Nebula (NGC 1555) in Taurus and NGC 6729 in Corona Australis. See the discussion in Burnham's Celestial Handbook for more information.

This has led to the idea of a cooperative amateur patrol in which amateurs all over the world would be invited to image these objects at every opportunity and to combine the results to give as continuous coverage of any changes as possible. Please contact jim@jamesroe.com for more information.

Hubble's Variable Nebula

NGC 6729