Sh2-284 – Stellar Cradle in Monoceros

Image Title: Sh2-284

Copyright: Tobias Scholz

Date image was taken: March 04, 2025

Location: Paderborn, Germany

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

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Image Description and Details: The image of Sh2-284 was taken over multiple nights with my portable astrophotography setup. The exact exposure times of each narrowband filter are the following:

Hα - 85×300″
SII - 85×300″
OIII - 85×300″
Total 21h 15′

Out of these I have come up with a final image in SHO of Sh2-284 in the constellation Monoceros. This remarkable celestial object, situated around 15,000 light-years away, spans an impressive diameter of about 150 light-years. Sh2-284 is an active star-forming region illuminated by young, hot stars energizing the surrounding hydrogen gas, causing it to glow vividly. Deep exposures reveal stunning structures and intricate details within the delicate gas and dust clouds, sculpted by powerful stellar winds.

Equipment Details: Telescope - Askar 103APO
Camera - Omegon veTec 571 M
Mount - Sky-Watcher EQ6 Pro
Filter - Baader H-alpha 6.5nm, O-III 6.5nm, S-II 6.5nm
Accessories - Askar 1.0x Flattener for 103APO

Name: Tobias Scholz

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