
Galactic Nebula NGC 6188 and Planetary Nebula NGC 6164: This is a tremendous region of emission nebulae, not so much known in the Northern Hemisphere, but nevertheless a huge star generating place of creation. In the lower right corner is the planetary nebula NGC 6164, where the central star expells matter which generates the torus like structure.
Object |
Galactic Nebula NGC 6188 |
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Catagory |
Nebulae |
Designation |
NGC 6188 |
Constellation |
Ara |
Optics |
TMB 80 f/6 x 0.8 Tele Vue Reducer/Flattener |
Camera |
Hutech modified Canon EOS 30D |
Exposure |
21 x ISO 800-5min IDAS LPS filter |
Calibration |
Dark and Flat Frame |
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Guiding |
Meade DSI Pro and LX 200 as Guide Scope. PHD as Guiding Software |
Mount |
Piggyback on Meade LX 200 GPS 10 inch and Equatorial Superwedge |
Processing |
ImagesPlus, Photoshop |
Location, Date |
Somerset West, South Africa - 19 March 2007 |
Remark |