Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Centaurus (Cen)
RCW 85, John Ebersole
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RCW 85

RCW 85, John Ebersole
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RCW 85

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Rarely imaged is this beautifully structured nebula, RCW85, that lies midway between Alpha and Beta Centauri. I found only two internet images and none in the Astrobin archives. It is portrayed here in a modified Ha hot iron palette with blue highlights. Enjoy this hidden gem.

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RCW 85, John Ebersole