RCW 16
RCW 16
RCW 16 (also known as Sh2-311, Gum9) is an emission nebula in the constellation of Puppis approx. 16,000 light years away. The nebula is a very active star forming region, where new stars are produced throughout the large clouds of dust and gas. The nebula consists of hydrogen and oxygen emissions. The area contains a number of young open clusters and nebula entities
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
CHI-1 Planewave CDK24
Camera
QHY 600M
Location
Chile
Date of observation
10 Datasets May-Dec 23
Filters
SHO
Processing
Pixinsight, Blur Xterminator, Affinity, Star Exterminator, Topaz De-Noise/Sharpen
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