RCW 52

RCW 52
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RCW 52

RCW 52 also known as Gum 45, is a vast cloud of ionized hydrogen gas that glows a vivid red due to the intense ultraviolet radiation from the hot, young stars of NGC 3603. The nebula spans 70 light-years across and is approximately 5,200 light-years from Earth.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
CHI-1
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
CHI-1-CMOS
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
Chile
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
24-02-29 to 24-03-17
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
HSO
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
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