The Disputed Egg (Jeff Coldrey)

Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Ara (Ara) · Contains: NGC 6164 · NGC 6165 · NGC 6188 · NGC 6193 · Rim Nebula

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Dragons are massive flying reptiles that can breathe fire and are rumoured to have a strong connection to magic. They possess awesome and devastating power, capable of laying waste to space-faring civilisations and scorching entire solar systems. Those able to tame and ride dragons as beasts of war have used them in battle and to forge vast empires across our galaxy.

The dragons in this image are locked in a fierce cosmic battle over a solitary egg, suspended in a gleaming radioactive forcefield. This conflict began eons ago with a deafening roar that sent shockwaves through the surrounding regions. The heavens crackled with ferocious storms of ionized nebulosity as they clashed, their colossal bodies entwined in a chaotic dance of fire and fury. The radiant egg, caught in the middle of the conflict, seems to pulse with a mysterious power, adding an eerie glow to the battlefield. It radiates waves of energy, alternately empowering and weakening the battling dragons. To this day the disputed egg remains bathed in ethereal light and continues to radiate enigmatic energy.

Many questions still remain including the names of these dragons and the rightful ownership of the egg. Scientists are hopeful the JWST will help us to learn more!

Australian Astrophotographers
Skywatcher Esprit ED Super APO Triplet
Objects of the South - negative declination only
ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Astronomical Society of Victoria (ASV)

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RA (center)	16h39m31s.39
RA (top/left)	16h47m24s.71
RA (top/right)	16h47m13s.17
RA (bottom/right)	16h31m54s.24
RA (bottom/left)	16h31m26s.77

Dec (center)	-48°40′37″.9
Dec (top/left)	-49°43′09″.10
Dec (top/right)	-47°37′48″.7
Dec (bottom/right)	-47°36′06″.5
Dec (bottom/left)	-49°41′35″.9

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