Whirling Dervish (RCW49 closeup)
RCW 49, SHO custom blend, also known as NGC 3247, is a H II region nebula located 13,700 light years away. Other designations for the RCW 49 region include NGC 3247 and G29 and it is commonly known as the Whirling Dervish Nebula. It is a dusty stellar nursery that contains more than 2,200 stars and is about 300-400 light years across. RCW 49 is recognized as among the brightest and most massive HII regions. Full HD version on Astrobin:
https://app.astrobin.com/u/devprana?i=v0ro4z
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
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Telescope
CHI-1 Planewave CDK24
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Date of observation
April 2025
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Credits
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Credits
Dev (Dave) & Judy Prana