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The Dolphin Head Nebula in SHO, ov_astro
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The Dolphin Head Nebula in SHO

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The Dolphin Head Nebula in SHO

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The Dolphin NebulaSh2-308The nebula is bubble-like and surrounds a Wolf–Rayet star named EZ Canis Majoris.  The nebula was formed about 70,000 years ago by the star EZ Canis Majoris throwing off its outer hydrogen layers, revealing inner layers of heavier elements.This was captured in SHO over 7 days. Enjoy! Mount: iOptron CEM 70 NUCScope: Explore Scientific ED 127 FCD 100Guidescope: Astromania 60mmCamera: @zwoasi ZWO ASI 2600 MM ProReducer/Flattener: Starizona 0.65x (f4, 619 mm fl)Guide camera: ZWO ASI 174 MM miniFocuser: ZWO EAFFilters: Antlia 3nm Ha, SII, OIIIExposure: -10c, gain 100 bin 1 Ha: 120 x 300sOIII: 135 x 300sSII: 120 x 300s  31:15 hours total Processed in Pixinsight, captured with NINA, guiding with PHD 2NoiseXterminator, StarXterminator, and BlurXterminator were used in the processing

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The Dolphin Head Nebula in SHO, ov_astro