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️ 30 Doradus - The Tarantula Nebula ️
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A cosmic masterpiece, the Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus) lies within the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and is one of the most dynamic star-forming regions in the Local Group of galaxies. Its spider-like web of glowing gas and young stars earned it the nickname Tarantula.
🔭 Target: 30 Doradus (Tarantula Nebula)
📍 Location: Constellation Dorado, approximately 160,000 light-years away
🌟 Apparent Magnitude: ~8
📐 Apparent Size: ~40 x 25 arcminutes
About the Region:
The Tarantula Nebula is a hotbed of stellar activity, housing some of the most massive and luminous stars known, such as those in the R136 cluster at its heart. This nebula is so luminous that, if it were as close as the Orion Nebula, it would cast shadows on Earth. The interplay of ultraviolet radiation and stellar winds sculpts intricate filaments of gas and dust, giving it its unique appearance.
🎨 Processing Notes:
The nebula's vibrant hues highlight emissions from hydrogen (Hα), oxygen (OIII), and sulfur (SII), revealing its intricate structure. This image emphasizes the nebula’s web-like formation and the dense star clusters embedded within.
Instrument: Telescope Takahashi FSQ-106ED, Camera FLI PL16803, Filters Astrodon Halpha, OIII, SII
Lights: Halpha 16x300", OIII 16x300", SII 16x300
#TarantulaNebula #30Doradus #LargeMagellanicCloud #Astrophotography #DeepSkyImaging
29112024-Tarantula_Nebula
️ 30 Doradus - The Tarantula Nebula ️
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www.instagram.com/ale_motta_astrofotografia
A cosmic masterpiece, the Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus) lies within the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) and is one of the most dynamic star-forming regions in the Local Group of galaxies. Its spider-like web of glowing gas and young stars earned it the nickname Tarantula.
🔭 Target: 30 Doradus (Tarantula Nebula)
📍 Location: Constellation Dorado, approximately 160,000 light-years away
🌟 Apparent Magnitude: ~8
📐 Apparent Size: ~40 x 25 arcminutes
About the Region:
The Tarantula Nebula is a hotbed of stellar activity, housing some of the most massive and luminous stars known, such as those in the R136 cluster at its heart. This nebula is so luminous that, if it were as close as the Orion Nebula, it would cast shadows on Earth. The interplay of ultraviolet radiation and stellar winds sculpts intricate filaments of gas and dust, giving it its unique appearance.
🎨 Processing Notes:
The nebula's vibrant hues highlight emissions from hydrogen (Hα), oxygen (OIII), and sulfur (SII), revealing its intricate structure. This image emphasizes the nebula’s web-like formation and the dense star clusters embedded within.
Instrument: Telescope Takahashi FSQ-106ED, Camera FLI PL16803, Filters Astrodon Halpha, OIII, SII
Lights: Halpha 16x300", OIII 16x300", SII 16x300
#TarantulaNebula #30Doradus #LargeMagellanicCloud #Astrophotography #DeepSkyImaging