Melotte 15 is a young and energetic cluster, with its hot, massive stars illuminating the surrounding nebula, creating a visually stunning celestial display. The region is a popular target for astrophotographers and astronomers interested in studying the dynamics of star formation and the interplay between stars and the surrounding interstellar medium.

WeBo 1 is a recently discovered planetary nebula that is just emerging. A distinct oval-shaped disc of glowing gas forming around a binary star system, it was only discovered in 1995.
Borg 107mm refractor at 420mm focal length and f/3.9. Hobym Crux 170 mount with QHY367C camera, with Triad Ultra narrowband filter. Off-axis-guiding with ASI290mm-mini guide camera, all controlled by Stellarmate.

21x1200 sec subs, all calibrated with flats, darks, and bias frames and processed with Pixinsight and Photoshop.

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