Barnard 150

Image Title: Barnard 150

Copyright: Astrophotographer: Manos Malakopoulos

Date image was taken: July 19, 2023

Location: Sozopoli Chalkidiki Greece

Image Description and Details: The Bernard 150 nebula is a complex astronomical structure containing gas and dust in space, situated approximately 5,000 light-years away in the Virgo constellation. Discovered in 1895 by astronomer E. E. Bernard, this nebula is composed of gases and scattered dust, intriguing scientists due to its structural complexities and contradictions.

Within this nebula, ideal conditions exist for the formation of new stars, as gravity induces the compression of hydrocarbons with gas and dust. The detailed study of the nebula contributes to our understanding of stellar evolution and the processes occurring within it.

Equipment Details: Equipment:
Telescope: Skywatcher PDS150 Modifications & Pegasus Astro Focuser cube.
Coma Corector: Teleskop-Service Ransburg GPU FLAT
Camera: ASI 2600 MC
Mount: MESU MKII
Power Control: Pegasus Astro Ultimate Powerbox v2
Software: Nina 2.0, Pixinsight, Photoshop.

Capture details:
RGB OSC 400x120 Sec.

Astrophotographer: Manos Malakopoulos

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