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NGC1624 in SHO and HSO 2/21/2017, rigel123

NGC1624 in SHO and HSO 2/21/2017

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NGC1624 in SHO and HSO 2/21/2017, rigel123

NGC1624 in SHO and HSO 2/21/2017

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NGC1624 is an interesting area as it contains the most magnetic massive star found. Approximately 20,000 light years away, NGC1624-2 is the central star located inside the nebula. Listed as a Type O star it has a mass of 30 times that of the sun. Expected life span of the star is a mere 5 million years, just a blink of the eye compared to our own sun.

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  • NGC1624 in SHO and HSO 2/21/2017, rigel123
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    NGC1624 in SHO and HSO 2/21/2017, rigel123
    B

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Description: This is an HSO mix to give it a more realistic appearance

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NGC1624 in SHO and HSO 2/21/2017, rigel123

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