Robin's Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)

Image Title: Robin's Egg Nebula (NGC 1360)

Date image was taken: November 18, 2023

Location: Araraquara/SP - Brazil (Bortle 6)

Image Description and Details: The Planetary Nebula NGC 1360, also known as the "Robins Egg Nebula," is located in the Fornax constellation. Discovered by James Dunlop in 1826, it displays a complex and asymmetrical structure. Its bluish appearance, which inspired the nickname "Robins Egg Nebula," is the result of the ionization of oxygen atoms in the nebula. The central star, a white dwarf remnant of a red giant star, is responsible for the emission of light. The nebula is a popular target for astronomical observation, especially among amateur astronomers, and its estimated distance from Earth is about 4700 light-years.

Capture Details

169 Lights 180s 100gain 50offset -5temp

80 Darks
60 Flats
30 DarkFlats

Softwares: N.I.N.A, PHd2, PixInsight, Photoshop

Equipment Details: Telescope: Skywatcher 254mm / F 4.7
Mount: Skywtacher AZEQ6 GT
Guiding: Astrotech 72mm + Asi 120mm
Filter: Optolong L-Extreme 2"
Camera: ToupTek ATR3 CMOS 26000 KPA
Baader MPCC Coma Corrector

Copyright: Bruno Rota Sargi

Website or Facebook Profile: http://www.astrobin.com/users/brunorota/