Wallpaper author:
Ian Baber
23 Jul 2024
Vela XYZ
A remnant of a supernova explosion In the constellation Vela, approximately 11 to 12 thousand years ago. It spans 8 degrees (approx 16 times the size of the full moon) and is one of the closest to us at about 800 light-years away.
Dataset from which the image was processed
Vela XYZ
5 credit
- Type of target............................................................................................................................Supernova Remnant
- Camera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 128.4583 Dec -45.5
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Australia
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................28 Feb 2024 - 03 Mar 2024
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halpha | 300 | 2h30m | 30 |
| SII | 300 | 2h30m | 30 |
| OIII | 300 | 2h30m | 30 |