Wallpaper author:
Leslie Chaks
14 May 2024
Wizard Nebula Up Close
The Wizard Nebula (Sh2-142) is a bright emission nebula that surrounds the open star cluster known as NGC7380. This complex lies roughly 7200 light-years from Earth.
Dataset from which the image was processed
NGC 7380
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Emission Nebula
- Camera............................................................................................................................FLI PL16803
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 341.8167 Dec 58.1167
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Northern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Spain
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................06 Jun 2022 - 03 Jul 2022
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OIII | 600 | 2h | 12 |
| Halpha | 600 | 2h | 12 |
| SII | 600 | 2h | 12 |