NGC3372, the Great Carina nebula, Gary Plummer

NGC3372, the Great Carina nebula

NGC3372, the Great Carina nebula, Gary Plummer

NGC3372, the Great Carina nebula

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Description

NGC3372, the Great Carina nebula, a true southern gem around 8,500 light years from us.

The nebula contains one of the brightest stars known to us 'Eta Carinae' between 100 to 150 times the mass of our Sun and 4 million times more luminous!

8 hours total exposure time comprising exposures with Lum, Red, Green, Blue, Ha & Oiii filters.

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  • NGC3372, the Great Carina nebula, Gary Plummer
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  • NGC3372, the Great Carina nebula, Gary Plummer
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  • Final
    NGC3372, the Great Carina nebula, Gary Plummer
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B

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C

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NGC3372, the Great Carina nebula, Gary Plummer