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NGC 1555 Hind's Nebula

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NGC 1555 Hind's NebulaNGC 1554NGC 1555
Resolution:
6061x4104 px
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55153 KB

Photo description / processing

I've long wanted to capture this particular nebula! Hind's Variable Nebula, in the constellation Taurus, is 400 light-years from the Sun and 4 light-years across. It is a Herbig-Haro object, a place where stars are born. It is illuminated by the star T Tauri, an emission star, which lights up a significant amount of the surrounding dust. Total exposure is about 22 hours.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Custom Newtonian 250mm f/4
Camera
QHY268M
Mount
Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ6 GT
Guide Scope
QHY Off-Axis Guider (OAG)
Guide Camera
Lodestar
Software
N.I.N.A., PHD2, Pixinsight
Location
Астрохостинг Изабис, Россия

Light pollution

Black, Bortle 1 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 264 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 25 · LRGB ·

Total exposure: 22 h 0 m

Comments

Ryjov Aleksey
Good work! The nebula is very interesting, and the illumination is clearly visible.
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