Dolphin Head Nebula
Dolphin Head Nebula or Sh2-308 is a rather weak Emission Nebula in the constellation of Canis Major. I t is generated by a Wolf-Rayet-Star in its center. These are very massiv stars which pass their astronomic life in a rather short time, while ejecting tremendous star winds. This particle and electro-magnetic radiation collides with the surrounding gas and generates complex nebulae like this nicely shaped bubble.
Object |
Dolphin Head Nebula |
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Catagory |
Emission Line Images |
Designation |
Sh2-308 |
Constellation |
Canis Major |
Optics |
IAS 10" Newton f/4.5 |
Mount |
10Micron GM3000 HPS |
Camera |
QHY268M |
Exposure |
Mosaik with H-alpha, OIII, RGB Croma Filterset. 18h 7m total exposure distributed on 2 panels. N.I.N.A for acquisition control and sequencing |
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| Dark + Flat Frame + Bias | |
Guiding |
PHD2 as Guiding Software |
Processing |
PixInsight, Photoshop. Color distribution RGB-HOO. |
Location-Date |
Location: IAS - Internationale Amateursternwarte e.V. - Hakos Observatory, Namibia. 27.10. - 6.11. 2024 |
Remark |
Image acquisition: IAS Remote Team 'Lukas'. Image proccessing: Dieter Willasch |