Eta Carinae Nebula Central Part
Eta Carinae Nebula Central Part: The central part of the extended Eta Carinae complex is here displayed with higher resolution. It is a breath taking sight how the radiation from the giant star Eta Carinae(more than 100 times the size of the sun), a dying star and prominent Super Nova candidate, creates beautiful complex structures including the Key Hole Nebula in the center. Several Open Clusters of young stars are also well resolved.
A Hubble Space Telescope picture of the direct environment of Eta Carinae shows the dramatic final life stage of this giant star.
Object |
Eta Carinae Nebula Central Part |
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Catagory |
Nebulae |
Designation |
NGC 3372 |
Constellation |
Carina |
Optics |
Meade LX 200 GPS 10 inch f/10 |
Camera |
QHY8/ALccd 6c |
Exposure |
14 x 2min, IDAS LPS filter, Maxim DL for Capturing |
Calibration |
No |
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Guiding |
Meade DSI Pro II and TMB 130 as Guide Scope, Maxim DL as Guiding Software |
Mount |
Astro Physics 900 GTO |
Processing |
ImagesPlus, Photoshop |
Location, Date |
Somerset West, South Africa - 12 Feb 2008 |
Remark |
