M 46 & NGC 2437
M 46 & NGC 2437
M46 is an open star cluster found in the constellation Pupis. At a distance of about 5000 light years, this cluster has about 500 stellar members.
Also in this frame is planetary nebula NGC 2437 at a distance of approximately 1370 light years. The rate of expansion of this planetary is 37 km/s, and the white dwarf star at the center has one of the hottest surface temperatures known at 74700 C.
Also in this frame is planetary nebula NGC 2437 at a distance of approximately 1370 light years. The rate of expansion of this planetary is 37 km/s, and the white dwarf star at the center has one of the hottest surface temperatures known at 74700 C.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
CHI-1 Planewave CDK24 (610mm aperature, Focal length 3962 mm (f6.5))
Camera
FLI PL 9000 (Pixel size 12 um, pixel array 3056 x 3056)
Location
Rio Hurtado Valley, Chile
Date of observation
July 19th, 2021
Filters
LRGB
Processing
Pixinsight
Credits
Scotty Bishop
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