GUM 15
Gum 15 is a nebula from the Gum catalog, located in the constellation of Vela, about 3,000 light-years from Earth. It is shaped by aggressive winds flowing from the stars within and around it. The bright star in the center of the nebula is HD 74804, a double star. Images taken by Adam Block. Processed by Christoph Thanner.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
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Telescope
CHI-1 (Planewave CDK24)
Camera
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Camera
FLI ProLine PL9000
Location
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Location
El Sauce Observatory, Chile
Date of observation
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Date of observation
29 Oct 2020
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Credits
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