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05012025-CG4HandofGod_wide
š The Hand of God Nebula (CG4) ā A Celestial Masterpiece š
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Feast your eyes on the stunning CG4 Nebula, nicknamed "The Hand of God," a fascinating cometary globule located in the constellation Puppis. This wide-field image showcases its ghostly tendrils of gas and dust, accompanied by a tapestry of vibrant interstellar clouds and a backdrop of countless stars and distant galaxies.
āØ Distance from Earth: ~1,300 light-years
š Size: About 1.5 light-years across
ā Absolute Magnitude: ~13.0
š Coordinates (J2000): Right Ascension 07h 19m 38s | Declination -46Ā° 10ā² 00ā³
CG4ās eerie "hand-like" shape results from radiation winds sculpting its dense core, creating this breathtaking sight. This image reveals the interplay between the remnants of star formation and the cosmic environment.
What do you see when you look at this celestial artwork? Let me know in the comments! š
Date: 10/03/2024
Lights: 72x300" (LRGB)
Instruments: Telescope Takahashi FSQ-106ED, Camera QHY 600M, Filters Astrodon
05012025-CG4HandofGod_wide
š The Hand of God Nebula (CG4) ā A Celestial Masterpiece š
follow - share - credit
www.instagram.com/ale_motta_astrofotografia
Feast your eyes on the stunning CG4 Nebula, nicknamed "The Hand of God," a fascinating cometary globule located in the constellation Puppis. This wide-field image showcases its ghostly tendrils of gas and dust, accompanied by a tapestry of vibrant interstellar clouds and a backdrop of countless stars and distant galaxies.
āØ Distance from Earth: ~1,300 light-years
š Size: About 1.5 light-years across
ā Absolute Magnitude: ~13.0
š Coordinates (J2000): Right Ascension 07h 19m 38s | Declination -46Ā° 10ā² 00ā³
CG4ās eerie "hand-like" shape results from radiation winds sculpting its dense core, creating this breathtaking sight. This image reveals the interplay between the remnants of star formation and the cosmic environment.
What do you see when you look at this celestial artwork? Let me know in the comments! š
Date: 10/03/2024
Lights: 72x300" (LRGB)
Instruments: Telescope Takahashi FSQ-106ED, Camera QHY 600M, Filters Astrodon