Where to find it
Interactive sky chart centred on 21 15 17.5 +68 19 40, with constellation stick figures overlaid. Locate shows the whole constellation with the target ringed; Field zooms to the close-up. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom, click any star to identify it. Imagery: DSS colour survey via CDS Aladin Lite. Constellation figures © Dominic Ford (GPLv3).
Frequently asked questions
What kind of object is VdB 141?
VdB 141 is a reflection nebula.
What are the coordinates of VdB 141?
VdB 141 sits at right ascension 21h 15m 18s and declination +68° 19′ 40″ (J2000).
When is the best time to photograph VdB 141?
VdB 141 is circumpolar from around 54°N — it never sets, and rides highest (about 75° altitude) on evenings around August.
What equipment was used to photograph VdB 141?
This image of VdB 141 was captured with ZWO Seestar S50 and ZWO Seestar S50 Camera.
How much exposure time went into this image?
This image of VdB 141 represents 35m (207 × 10s) of total integration time.
