Dolphin-Head Nebula (SH2-308)

Dolphin-Head Nebula (SH2-308)
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Dolphin-Head Nebula (SH2-308)

SH2-308 is an H II region which surrounds Wolf-Ray star EZ Canis Majoris, a star in its final stages of life. This "space-bubble" cosmic creation formed about 70K years ago. It is approximately 5200 light-years away and has a diameter of 60 light-years.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Takahashi FSQ-106ED
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
FLI PL16083
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Australia
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
12/07/2020 - 11/08/2022
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
HSO
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
PixInsight and Photoshop
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Leslie Chaks / Telescope Live
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