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🔮 The Pencil Nebula - NGC 2736 🔮

 

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Prepare to be captivated by the Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736), a dazzling fragment of the Vela Supernova Remnant. This cosmic ribbon, stretching gracefully across the heavens, offers a glimpse into the aftermath of a massive stellar explosion.

 

🔭 Target: Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736)

📍 Location: Constellation Vela, approximately 815 light-years away

🌟 Apparent Magnitude: 12 (faint, visible with telescopes)

📐 Apparent Size: About 30 arcminutes long

 

About the Nebula:

The Pencil Nebula is a shock front formed when debris from the Vela Supernova, which occurred about 11,000 years ago, collided with the surrounding interstellar medium. The name "Pencil" comes from its sharp, elongated shape. This object is part of the larger Vela Supernova Remnant, which spans a significant area of the southern sky.

 

The glowing filaments of ionized hydrogen and oxygen gases in this region give the nebula its unique color palette. The bluish hues represent hotter, ionized oxygen, while the reddish tones showcase ionized hydrogen, creating a stunning contrast.

 

🎨 Processing Notes:

This image emphasizes the intricate details of the nebula's filaments, showcasing the interplay between the shock wave and surrounding gas. Particular attention was given to highlighting the subtle textures and vibrant colors.

 

Lights: 14x300" Halpha, 14x300" OIII, 14x3002 SII

Instruments: Telescope Planewave CDK24, Camera FLI ProLine PL9000, Filters Astrodon Halpha, OIII, SII

 

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