Steeve B.
A 152h Deep Exploration of the Carina Nebula and its Surroundings in High Resolution
We are super excited to share our latest deep-sky project, a collaborative effort that brings a fresh perspective on the Carina Nebula and its surrounding mysteries.
The Mission: Our goal was to create a comprehensive view of the Carina Nebula ( only visible from the southern hemisphere), revealing the faint supernova remnants lurking in its shadows. This project was also a perfect opportunity to put my Redcat 51, a prize from a competition, to the test.
The Team: Logan Carpenter, Ken Hall, and myself, Steeve Body (also handling the processing). Together, we embarked on this journey, blending data from four different telescopes and focal lengths to capture the nebula's essence.
The Journey: Spanning a total of 152 hours of exposure, we navigated through capturing foundational images with a Redcat 51 and a 6200mc, crafting a detailed mosaic around the Southern Witch's Broom SNR, and exploring the Ha-rich regions near the Banana Nebula.
Highlights to Look Out For:
The Southern Witch's Broom Nebula, possibly a supernova remnant with its mesmerizing filaments.
Mysterious Ha structures near the Banana Nebula, hinting at the tales of stars long gone.
Noteworthy planetary nebulae sprinkled across the sky, each with its own story.
Hi Res: steevebody.com/portfolio/the-carina-nebula-and-surroundings/
Astrobin: www.astrobin.com/ybaj9k/
Details:
Telescopes:
Askar 107PHQ · Askar 65PHQ · Celestron RASA 11" V2 · William Optics Redcat 51
Cameras:
QHYCCD QHY600PH M · ZWO ASI1600MM Pro · ZWO ASI2600MM Pro · ZWO ASI6200MC Pro
Dates:
Jan. 28, 2024
Feb. 4 - 5, 2024
Feb. 7 - 8, 2024
Feb. 10, 2024
Feb. 28, 2024
Frames:
Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha 36 mm: 120×600″(20h) (gain: 100.00) f/7.5 -10°C bin 1×1
Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha 36 mm: 45×600″(7h 30′) (gain: 139.00) f/7 -10°C bin 1×1
Antlia 3nm Narrowband Oxygen III 36 mm: 281×600″(46h 50′) (gain: 100.00) f/7.5 -10°C bin 1×1
Antlia 3nm Narrowband Oxygen III 36 mm: 45×600″(7h 30′) (gain: 139.00) f/7 -10°C
Astronomik H-alpha CCD MaxFR 6nm 2": 95×600″(15h 50′) (gain: 100.00) f/2 -10°C
Optolong L-eXtreme 2": 294×600″(49h) (gain: 100.00) f/4.9 -10°C bin 1×1
ZWO UV IR CUT 2": 321×60″(5h 21′) (gain: 100.00) f/4.9 -10°C bin 1×1
Integration:
152h 1′
A 152h Deep Exploration of the Carina Nebula and its Surroundings in High Resolution
We are super excited to share our latest deep-sky project, a collaborative effort that brings a fresh perspective on the Carina Nebula and its surrounding mysteries.
The Mission: Our goal was to create a comprehensive view of the Carina Nebula ( only visible from the southern hemisphere), revealing the faint supernova remnants lurking in its shadows. This project was also a perfect opportunity to put my Redcat 51, a prize from a competition, to the test.
The Team: Logan Carpenter, Ken Hall, and myself, Steeve Body (also handling the processing). Together, we embarked on this journey, blending data from four different telescopes and focal lengths to capture the nebula's essence.
The Journey: Spanning a total of 152 hours of exposure, we navigated through capturing foundational images with a Redcat 51 and a 6200mc, crafting a detailed mosaic around the Southern Witch's Broom SNR, and exploring the Ha-rich regions near the Banana Nebula.
Highlights to Look Out For:
The Southern Witch's Broom Nebula, possibly a supernova remnant with its mesmerizing filaments.
Mysterious Ha structures near the Banana Nebula, hinting at the tales of stars long gone.
Noteworthy planetary nebulae sprinkled across the sky, each with its own story.
Hi Res: steevebody.com/portfolio/the-carina-nebula-and-surroundings/
Astrobin: www.astrobin.com/ybaj9k/
Details:
Telescopes:
Askar 107PHQ · Askar 65PHQ · Celestron RASA 11" V2 · William Optics Redcat 51
Cameras:
QHYCCD QHY600PH M · ZWO ASI1600MM Pro · ZWO ASI2600MM Pro · ZWO ASI6200MC Pro
Dates:
Jan. 28, 2024
Feb. 4 - 5, 2024
Feb. 7 - 8, 2024
Feb. 10, 2024
Feb. 28, 2024
Frames:
Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha 36 mm: 120×600″(20h) (gain: 100.00) f/7.5 -10°C bin 1×1
Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha 36 mm: 45×600″(7h 30′) (gain: 139.00) f/7 -10°C bin 1×1
Antlia 3nm Narrowband Oxygen III 36 mm: 281×600″(46h 50′) (gain: 100.00) f/7.5 -10°C bin 1×1
Antlia 3nm Narrowband Oxygen III 36 mm: 45×600″(7h 30′) (gain: 139.00) f/7 -10°C
Astronomik H-alpha CCD MaxFR 6nm 2": 95×600″(15h 50′) (gain: 100.00) f/2 -10°C
Optolong L-eXtreme 2": 294×600″(49h) (gain: 100.00) f/4.9 -10°C bin 1×1
ZWO UV IR CUT 2": 321×60″(5h 21′) (gain: 100.00) f/4.9 -10°C bin 1×1
Integration:
152h 1′