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Eta Carina Nebula

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Eta Carina Nebula

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NGC 3372, the Eta Carina nebula, is a large bright nebula that surrounds several open clusters and the giant variable star Eta Carina. The star is among the most massive and luminous stars in our Milky Way. The first magnitude nebula is one of the largest H II areas in the galaxy as well. The central part is known as the Keyhole Nebula.

Data from Takahashi FSQ-106, Heaven's Mirror Observatory, Australia

Data from Telescope Live
Acquisition dates 1/24 - 2/20/2021
Camera: FLI PL16803

Ha 37x180"
OIII 38x180"
SII 36x180"

Total integration 5h51'

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