SNR G179.0+2.6
The old supernova remnant SNR G179.0+2.6 in the constellation Auriga is dominated by OIII emissions. They form a mixture of diffuse and filamentary structures that together form a round closed shell with a diameter of about 70 arcmin - about two full moons to our eyes.
Imaging telescope: Takahashi FSQ130ED
Imaging camera: ASI 2600MM
Mount: JTW Trident P75
Guiding telescope: Takahashi FS60CB
Guiding camera: QHY 5L II M
Focal Extender / Reducer: 0.73X
Software: Sequence Generator Pro SGP (for capture) PHD 2 (guiding), Astro Pixel Processor, PixInsight.
Filters: Astrodon Ha (3nm), Astrodon OIII (3nm), Astrodon RGB.
Accessories: Robofocus Focuser controlled by Lunatico Armadillo, ATIK EFW 3, RB Focus Gaius, RB Focus Excalibur.
Dates: 2nd Sept. 2025 - 22nd Feb. 2026
Frames: (Total)
Astrodon Ha 155 x 600"
Astrodon OIII 334 x 600"
Astrodon RGB 3 x 114 x 60" + 3 x 15 x 120"
Total integration = 88 Hours 26 Mins (Last updated 25Apr26)
Copyright: Astro Kin
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