Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Scorpius (Sco)  ·  Contains:  IC 4628

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    The Prawn Nebula IC 4628, 



    
        

            Daniel Stern
    The Prawn Nebula IC 4628
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    The Prawn Nebula IC 4628

    Image of the day 09/14/2023

    Getting plate-solving status, please wait...
      The Prawn Nebula IC 4628, 



    
        

            Daniel Stern
      The Prawn Nebula IC 4628
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      The Prawn Nebula IC 4628

      Acquisition details

      Frames:
      Chroma H-alpha 3nm Bandpass 50x50 mm: 193×300(16h 5′)
      Chroma OIII 3nm Bandpass 50x50 mm: 146×300(12h 10′)
      Chroma SII 3nm Bandpass 50x50 mm: 113×300(9h 25′)
      Integration:
      37h 40′

      Basic astrometry details

      Astrometry.net job: 8403543

      RA center: 16h56m46s.8

      DEC center: -40°3046

      Pixel scale: 0.628 arcsec/pixel

      Orientation: 359.986 degrees

      Field radius: 0.469 degrees

      Resolution: 3800x3800

      File size: 3.2 MB

      Locations: Rio Hurtado, Chile, Coquimbo, Chile

      Data source: Own remote observatory

      Remote source: DeepSkyChile

      Description

      IC 4628, also known as the Prawn Nebula, is a fascinating emission nebula located in the constellation Scorpius. Spanning approximately 250 light-years, it showcases intricate structures and vibrant colors due to the ionized gas and young, massive stars within it. This celestial beauty offers a captivating glimpse into the birth and evolution of stars.

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      The Prawn Nebula IC 4628, 



    
        

            Daniel Stern