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NGC 2403
NGC 2403, situated in the constellation Camelopardalis, is a spectacular spiral galaxy located approximately 8 million light-years away from Earth. This cosmic beauty spans about 50,000 light-years in diameter, making it roughly half the size of our Milky Way galaxy. NGC 2403 belongs to the M81 group, a small galaxy cluster that includes notable members such as Messier 81 and Messier 82.
This galaxy is renowned for its vibrant star-forming regions and features a considerable number of young, massive stars. NGC 2403 has been the subject of extensive astronomical observations and studies, providing valuable insights into the processes of star formation and galactic evolution. Its relatively close proximity to us makes NGC 2403 an ideal candidate for detailed astronomical investigations, contributing to our understanding of the broader cosmic landscape. As a member of the Local Group—a collection of galaxies that includes our own Milky Way—NGC 2403 adds to the rich tapestry of celestial wonders within our cosmic neighborhood.
The Tulip
Image Description and Details : This colourful region, located in the constellation Cygnus, has many distinct views of energized gas, all of which give a deep sense of wonder and amazement. The night sky is wonderful, always look up!
We are star dust.
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This was captured over 8 nights across June and July, only 3 hours at a time due to our limited darkness on the 51st parallel North.
27hr 47min total exposure time
94x300” Sii
84x300” Ha
119x300” Oiii
31x120” R
32x120” G
28xx120” B
40x Darks
180 Flats/Dark Flats
06/06, 06/25-30, 07/09/2021
Bortle 6/7
Calgary, AB
Setup#1 - SHO
711mm Focal Length
@williamoptics GT102
@williamoptics Flat68iii
@antliafilters SHO 3nm, 2”
@antliafilters RGB, 2”
@skywatcherusa EQ6-R Pro
@zwoasi ASI2600MM-Pro, unity, -10C
@zwoasi EAF
@zwoasi EFW 7x2, 2”
@zwoasi OAG68M
@zwoasi ASI290MM-mini
@zwoasi ASIAir Pro
APP, PI, PS, MLR
Copyright: Andrew Lesser