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NGC2070, the Tarantula Nebula, Reggie
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NGC2070, the Tarantula Nebula

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The Tarantula Nebula, NGC 2070, is a large Also known as 30 Doradus, NGC 2070 was originally thought to be a star, but in 1751 Nicolas Louis de Lacaille recognized its nebular nature. The name "Tarantula" is most commonly used for this object, but the names "Great Looped Nebula" and "True Lovers' Knot" are also used; "Looped Nebula" goes back to John Herschel.NGC 2070 is the largest and brightest emission nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), and one of the largest emission nebulae known. The Tarantula Nebula has an apparent magnitude of 8. Considering its distance of about 160,000 light years, it is so bright that if it were as close to Earth as the Orion Nebula, the Tarantula Nebula would cast shadows. H II region in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It lies at the eastern end of the LMC's stellar bar. Also known as 30 Doradus, NGC 2070 was originally thought to be a star, but in 1751 Nicolas Louis de Lacaille recognized its nebular nature. The name "Tarantula" is most commonly used for this object, but the names "Great Looped Nebula" and "True Lovers' Knot" are also used; "Looped Nebula" goes back to John Herschel.NGC 2070 is the largest and brightest emission nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), and one of the largest emission nebulae known. The Tarantula Nebula has an apparent magnitude of 8. Considering its distance of about 160,000 light years, it is so bright that if it were as close to Earth as the Orion Nebula, the Tarantula Nebula would cast shadows. Processed in Pixinsight and Photoshop. Mount: iOptron CEM70Imaging Scope: ASKAR FRA600Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM ProFilters: Antlia LRGB and HSO Guiding: ZWO OAG-L, ZWO ASI174MM miniControl: ZWO ASIAIR Plus

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  • NGC2070, the Tarantula Nebula, Reggie
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  • NGC2070, the Tarantula Nebula, Reggie
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NGC2070, the Tarantula Nebula, Reggie