IC 5148

Image Title: IC 5148

Copyright: Franz Hofmann, Gemsbock Observatory, Rooisand Desert Ranch, Namibia

Location: Gemsbock Observatory, Rooisand Desert Ranch, Namibia

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Image Description and Details: The ring-shaped planetary nebula appears like a celestial eye in the constellation Grus. Due to the central darker zone, the name “spare tire nebula” has been - unfortunately I have not yet found out the story behind the naming.
R:G:B:Ha:OIII 30:30:30:106:99 x 600s

Equipment Details: Planewave CDK14 with 0.8x Televue Reducer
10Micron 2000HPSII
QHY 268 with Baader Filters

Name: Franz Hofmann

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