NGC 6357, the Lobster Nebula in SHO

July 20252025
Written By Charles Lillo
Wide-field image of the Lobster Nebula (NGC 6357), showing intricate clouds of glowing gas in shades of red, blue, and green.

Image Title: NGC 6357 - the Lobster Nebula

Copyright: Team Cielautral

Date image was taken: June 27, 0005

Location: Chile EL SAUCE observatory

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: First light of a new generation of telescope TI45 , a 450mm with dual focal F/4 & F/8. This is the first light at F/4 , done with a Camera moravian C3 on a Planewave mount L500. Picture done only with SHO filter 3nm. 71 Hr total frames

Name: Team CIELAUSTRAL

Email: l.bourgon@felopaul.com

Website or Facebook Profile: http://www.cielaustral.com

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