NGC 7538 H-Alpha

IC443 - The Jellyfish Nebula - Supernova Remnant in Gemini	H-Alpha
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Description This emission nebula in Gemini, also known as the Jellyfish Nebula, is a magnificent remant of a supernova explosion estimated to have occurred in the range of 3,000 to 30,000 years ago. Above image is a 2-panel, 10-hour mosaic capturing most of the nebula's surface area.
Imaging Session Date: January 14 & 21, 2009 Exposure: 10 hours: 2 panels x 20 frames/panel x 15 minutes/frame unbinned at -25C Camera: SBIG ST-10XME with AstroDon H-Alpha 6nm Equipment: Takahashi FS-152 f/8 on Takahashi NJP mount Guiding: external guidescope Takahashi FS-60C and Meade DSI Pro Observatory control and automation software: CCD Commander V1.5.34, Maxim DL V4.56, FocusMax 3.4.1 Location: Theberge Remote Observatory, Robosky, Orangeville, Ontario

IC443 - The Jellyfish Nebula - Supernova Remnant in Gemini

H-Alpha

Click on image for full resolution (1.15 arc-second / pixel, North is upward)

Description

This emission nebula in Gemini, also known as the Jellyfish Nebula, is a magnificent remant of a supernova explosion estimated to have occurred in the range of 3,000 to 30,000 years ago.

Above image is a 2-panel, 10-hour mosaic capturing most of the nebula's surface area.

Imaging Session

Date: January 14 & 21, 2009
Exposure: 10 hours: 2 panels x 20 frames/panel x 15 minutes/frame unbinned at -25C
Camera: SBIG ST-10XME with AstroDon H-Alpha 6nm
Equipment: Takahashi FS-152 f/8 on Takahashi NJP mount
Guiding: external guidescope Takahashi FS-60C and Meade DSI Pro
Observatory control and automation software: CCD Commander V1.5.34, Maxim DL V4.56, FocusMax 3.4.1
Location: Theberge Remote Observatory, Robosky, Orangeville, Ontario

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