Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Sagittarius (Sgr)  ·  Contains:  IC 1283  ·  IC 1284  ·  IC 4715  ·  M 24  ·  NGC 6589  ·  NGC 6590  ·  NGC 6603  ·  Small Sgr Star Cloud  ·  The star 16 Sgr
Getting plate-solving status, please wait...
M24 Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (Mosaic 3x1 Widescreen recommended), Prodromos
M24 Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (Mosaic 3x1 Widescreen recommended)
Powered byPixInsight

M24 Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (Mosaic 3x1 Widescreen recommended)

Getting plate-solving status, please wait...
M24 Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (Mosaic 3x1 Widescreen recommended), Prodromos
M24 Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (Mosaic 3x1 Widescreen recommended)
Powered byPixInsight

M24 Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (Mosaic 3x1 Widescreen recommended)

Equipment

Loading...

Acquisition details

Loading...

Description

M24, also known as the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud, is an expansive region of the Milky Way located in the constellation Sagittarius. This intricate celestial structure spans approximately 10 degrees in the night sky and is characterized by a dense concentration of stars and interstellar dust. Observations using a three-panel mosaic reveal the complex interplay of stellar clusters, nebulae, and dark lanes within this region. Scientific analysis of M24 provides valuable insights into the structure and composition of the Milky Way, contributing to our understanding of the dynamic processes shaping the galactic landscape.

Comments

Revisions

  • M24 Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (Mosaic 3x1 Widescreen recommended), Prodromos
    Original
  • Final
    M24 Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (Mosaic 3x1 Widescreen recommended), Prodromos
    B

Sky plot

Sky plot

Histogram

M24 Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (Mosaic 3x1 Widescreen recommended), Prodromos

In these public groups

PixInsight Addicts