Click on the image to view full size! Image Acquisition Details:
• 68 x 180s subs
• 38 x 300s subs
Total Integration time: 6.5 hrs.
Equipment:
• William Optics Z73 APO telescope
• ZWO ASI 294 MC Pro Camera @ -10 c
• Optalong L-Extreme filter
• Skywatcher EQ35 mount
• Guided using ASI 120MC
• ASIair Pro.
About the Western Veil Nebula
The Western Veil nebula, as it's name implies, it just one part of a larger nebula which collectively is known as the Cygnus Loop, found in the constellation of Cygnus. This nebula is the left over hot ionised remains of a star, that was estimated to have been 20 times the mass of our own sun, which went supernova some 10,000 to 20,000 years ago. When this happened it would have been bright enough to have been visible during the day. The size of the this nebula are 6 times wider than the full moon and is estimated to be 130 light years in diameter and lies approx 2,400 light years from the Earth. The nebula is also known to be a strong emitter of both x-rays and radio waves.
Where in the sky is it?
The Western Veil Nebula (C34) can be found in the constellations of Cygnus, check the sky map below (click to expand).
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