Rim Nebula
The Rim Nebula (NGC 6188) also known as the fighting dragons of Ara is so named due to the resemblance of its dust clouds to the silhouette of two dragons engaged in combat. At a distance of about 4000 light years, this emission nebula is about 600 light years across.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
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Telescope
CHI-1 Planewave CDK24
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Location
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Location
Rio Hurtado Valley, Chile El Sauce Observatory
Date of observation
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Date of observation
March 2021 through May 2022
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Processing
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Credits
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Credits
Telescope Live hosting facility
