The Pencil Nebula

Image Title: The Pencil Nebula

Copyright: vikas chander

Date image was taken: February 23, 2025

Location: Obstech, Chile

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

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Image Description and Details: The blue gas clouds in this image are from the remnants of the Vela Supernova which was created by a star that exploded thousands of years ago. One sees NGC 2736, or the Pencil Nebula glow brightly in the frame. The nebula's shape suggests that it is part of a supernova shock wave that has encountered a region of dense gas and it is this interaction that causes the nebula to glow and form ripples. The nebula's linear shape and bright filaments earned it its name… The Pencil nebula.

Equipment Details: Telescope: Planewave CDK 24 inch
Camera: Moravian C5A-100 mono
Filters : Chroma LRGBSHO
Mount: Planewave L-600
Observatory : Obstech

R= 30 x 60s
G= 30 x 60s
B= 30 x 60s
Ha = 102 x 300s
Oiii = 128 x 300s
Total integration = 20h40m
Software : NINA, PixInsight

Name: vikas chander

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