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NGC 6990 (Western Veil Nebula)

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NGC 6990 (Western Veil Nebula)NGC 6960
Resolution:
3096x2080 px
File size:
19352 KB

Photo description / processing

Distance from Earth: 2,400 light-years. The star exploded approximately 5,000–8,000 years ago, and in that time, the nebula has expanded to cover an area of 3 degrees in the sky.

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
SVBONY SV503 70/420 ED
Camera
ZWO ASI178MC
Mount
Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi
Accessories
SVBONY 0.8x Reducer, Optolong L-Pro Filter
Software
SharpCap
Location
Нижний Новгород, Россия

Light pollution

White, Bortle 8/9 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 258 × 10″ · ISO/Gain: 300 · 100% Луна ·

Total exposure: 43 m

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