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VDbh24 - Vela Supernova Remnant

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VDbh24 - Vela Supernova Remnant
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Photo description / processing

A portion of the supernova remnant in the constellation Vela, known as the Vela remnant, plus hydrogen clouds.

The explosion occurred 11-12 thousand years ago, at a distance of about 800 light-years from the Sun.

30 hours of imaging in LRGB, Ha, OIII from Namibia.

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

  • 364 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 25 · LRGB ·

Total exposure: 30 h 20 m

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