Planetary nebula - Abell 36 OIIIRGB
Planetary nebula - Abell 36 OIIIRGB
Abell 36 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation of Virgo, about 800 light years away from Earth. It is also known as PN A66 36.
The nebula was discovered in 1955 by the American astronomer George Abell, hence its name. It is the result of material being ejected from the central star, a dying sunlike star that has depleted its nuclear fuel.
The nebula was discovered in 1955 by the American astronomer George Abell, hence its name. It is the result of material being ejected from the central star, a dying sunlike star that has depleted its nuclear fuel.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
Telescope Planewave CDK24 @ F/6.5 (CHI1)
Camera
FLI PL9000
Location
El Sauce Observatory, Rio Hurtado, Chile
Date of observation
May 2022
Filters
Astrodon OIIIRGB 2GEN
Processing
Pixinsight, Photoshop
Credits
Processing: Nicolas ROLLAND
