R Aquarii - A symbiotic double star composed of a Mira type variable red giant and a white dwarf. Material from the red giant is being pulled away by the white dwarf creating loops seen in the image.
R Aquarii - A symbiotic double star composed of a Mira type variable red giant and a white dwarf. Material from the red giant is being pulled away by the white dwarf creating loops seen in the image.
R Aquarii - A symbiotic double star composed of a Mira type variable red giant and a white dwarf. Material from the red giant is being pulled away by the white dwarf creating loops seen in the image.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
Planewave 61 cm CDK, f/6.5
Camera
QHY 600M Pro
Location
Chile
Date of observation
22-Oct-2024
Filters
SHO
Processing
Pixinsight
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Comments
For only an hour of data that's impressive.
I tend to search Future observations whenever a new target is released. If you do so you will find there's much more to come on this, including a lot in LRGB. Looking at some images in astrobin I think that the LRGB data may capture a fair bit of the surrounding area. This target looks interesting so thanks for drawing it to attention.
Fantastic image!
Thanks. I've never heard of this one before. It was certainly difficult to process. It could use another 3-4 hours worth of data. I've submitted a request to TL for another set. It is quite beautiful. I'd like to improve on it if it's possible.