Wallpaper author:
Jonathan Lodge
29 Apr 2021
VELA SUPERNOVA REMNANT
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.
Pro Dataset.
Hubble Palette colour assignment with RGB stars blended in.
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 |