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Spider in the sky, Abdulmohsen Alreesh
Spider in the sky
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Spider in the sky

Spider in the sky, Abdulmohsen Alreesh
Spider in the sky
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Spider in the sky

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The Tarantula Nebula, located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, is a cosmic marvel captivating astronomers and stargazers alike.

This massive stellar nursery spans over 1,000 light-years, showcasing a mesmerizing display of vibrant colors and intense star formation.

Its striking resemblance to a giant spider grants it a well-deserved name in the skies above.

This target is located in the southern hemisphere, making it impossible for me to physically image, however with the technology provided by @telescope.live I can collect data on targets in area I can not image from and use equipment I do not have my hands on!

Total integration 5 hours 45 minutes Equipment used: Model: Planewave CDK24Aperture: 610 mm (24 inches)Focal Length: 3962 mmF-ratio: 6.5Mount: Mathis MI-1000/1250 with absolute encodersCanera: FLI PL 9000 Filters: Astrodon: Halpha, SII, OIII Observatory location and namebservatory name: El Sauce ObservatoryLocation: Río Hurtado, Coquimbo Region, ChileElevation: 1525 mAverage seeing: 1'' - 1.5''

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Spider in the sky, Abdulmohsen Alreesh