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class="prefix prefixSilver">Discussion The Veil Nebula Complex

Discussion in 'Astrophotography and Imaging' started by tdsobservatory, Nov 30, 2019.

The Veil Nebula Complex

Started by tdsobservatory on Nov 30, 2019 at 5:43 AM

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  1. tdsobservatory

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    Here is a wide field view of the Veil Nebula Complex found in the constellation Cygnus. This is the remnants of a supernova. This is about 1,470 light years from Earth and nearly 50 light years across. The Veil Nebula Complex has about two dozen components that have their own designations including the Eastern Veil, Western Veil, The Funnel, Pickering’s Triangle and more.

    Tech Specs: Williams Optics Redcat 51 APO, Celestron CGEM-DX mount, Canon 6D stock camera, Optolong L-eNhance 2” filter, ISO 3200, 4 hours total exposure time using 300 second subs with dark/bias frames, guided using a ZWO ASI290MC and Orion 60mm guide scope. Image date: November 02, 2019. Location: The Dark Side Observatory, Weatherly, PA, USA.
     

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