The Corona Australis Nebula

Image Title: The Corona Australis Nebula

Copyright: Tiago Rocha

Date image was taken: September 06, 2026

Location: Guanambi - Bahia - Brasil

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: The Corona Australis Nebula (NGC 6726/6727) is one of the most elegant masterpieces of the southern sky. Unlike large, reddish emission nebulae, it stands out for its bluish textures and dark dust clouds that seem to paint space in three dimensions. Its characteristic blue glow comes from a reflection nebula, where fine cosmic dust scatters light from hot, newly born stars. This ethereal glow is framed by dense, dark molecular clouds that meander through space, blocking light from the galactic background and creating an incredible sense of depth.

Photo settings:

• ToupTek Hope D60 telescope;
• ToupTek GS 100 guide scope;
• ToupTek SkyEye26AC PLUS camera;
• Exos 2 (EQ5) mount with OnstepX E4;
• ZWO EFW;
• UV/IR-cut filter (integrated);
• 6 hours of exposure with 300s frames;
• Astro Scient Observatory;

Name: Tiago Rocha

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