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Gum 48d in Centaurus, Markus Blauensteiner
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Gum 48d in Centaurus, Markus Blauensteiner
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Description

Gum 48d (=RCW 80) is an emission nebula, located in the direction of the constellation Centaurus at a distance of approximately 11,000 light years. This nebula is an old and highly evolved HII region.

The picture was taken during the CEDIC team's 14-day stay at Rooisand Desert Farm in Namibia. The equipment was hired locally by DeepskySafaris.

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