Wallpaper author:
Matthew McPherson
12 Dec 2024
Tarantula Nebula (NGC2070/C101) in Dorado (LMC)
Massive star forming region in the Large Magellanic Cloud. If it were the same distance as the Orion Nebula (M42) it would be bright enough to cast shadows at night.
Data acquired through Telescope.Live
Processed by Matthew McPherson
Dataset from which the image was processed
M46
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Open Cluster
- Camera............................................................................................................................FLI ProLine PL9000
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 115.44171 Dec -14.8
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Chile
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................10 Apr 2021 - 16 Apr 2021
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red | 180 | 21m | 7 |
| Green | 180 | 21m | 7 |
| Blue | 180 | 21m | 7 |
| Luminance | 180 | 21m | 7 |