Tarantula Nebula

Image Title: Tarantula Nebula

Copyright: Daniel Faull

Date image was taken: January 01, 2024

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Image Description and Details: The Tarantula Nebula is the largest known star forming region in the local universe. Despite being located in another galaxy - the Large Magellanic Cloud - and being location around 170,000 light years away, it is clearly visible to the naked eye from dark skies.

This is a 2 panel mosaic with just under 30 hours of integration from Bortle 6 skies in Perth, Western Australia.

Acquisition:
202 x 180s Ha
105 x 180s Sii
170 x 180s Oiii
60 x 120s RGB

Equipment Details: Telescope: Sky-Watcher 250/1200 Black Diamond
Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI294MM Pro @ -10C, 121 Gain, Bin 2
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI290MM Mini + ZWO OAG
Mount: Sky-Watcher NEQ6 (Belt Mod + Hypertuned by Starpoint Australis)
Filters: Astronomik Ha, Sii, Oiii + Antila RGB for stars

Name: Daniel Faull

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