Wallpaper author:
Jan Scheers
03 Apr 2021
Vela SNR in SHO and HSO
Images of the Vela SNR acquired with AUS2 Takahashi FSQ-106ED refractor in Australia.
The Vela supernova remnant is a supernova remnant in the southern constellation Vela. Its source Type II supernova exploded approximately 11,000–12,300 years ago (and was about 800 light-years away).
Pro Dataset curated by Ian Howarth
Both processed this dataset in the "classical" Hubble colour palette (SHO) and in HSO with RGB star colours (the HSO version emphasizes the reddish ionised hydrogen region more)
Dataset from which the image was processed
NGC 2736
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Supernova Remnant
- Camera............................................................................................................................FLI PL16803
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 135 Dec -45.95
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Australia
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................29 Nov 2021 - 10 Apr 2022
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halpha | 873 | 8h | 33 |
| OIII | 873 | 8h | 33 |
| SII | 38 | 20m | 32 |