Wallpaper author:
yoshiharu yamashita
19 Dec 2023
RCW16
RCW 16 is an active star-forming region characterized by the presence of young, massive stars. These stars emit intense ultraviolet radiation that ionizes the surrounding hydrogen gas, causing it to glow and emit light. This emission gives RCW 16 its vibrant appearance when observed through telescopes.
Dataset from which the image was processed
NGC 2467
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Star-forming Regions
- Camera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 118.137 Dec -26.3773
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Chile
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................02 Jun 2023 - 03 Jun 2023
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halpha | 300 | 15m | 3 |
| SII | 300 | 15m | 3 |
| OIII | 300 | 15m | 3 |