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Reflexion nebula Vdb15

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The VdB 15 nebula is an astronomical object located in the constellation Perseus, about 1,000 light-years from Earth.

 

This nebula is a reflection nebula, meaning it does not emit its own light but reflects the light of nearby stars.

This gives it a faint, bluish appearance due to the scattering of starlight by the interstellar dust that makes up the nebula.

 

VdB 15 is primarily illuminated by a hot, young star called BD+62 209B, which is responsible for much of the brightness we observe in the region.Reflection nebulae like VdB 15 are of great interest to astronomers because they are often associated with regions where new stars are forming.

The gas and dust within these nebulae are the raw materials from which stars and planets are born.

 

In the case of VdB 15, its proximity to other nebulae and star clusters suggests it is in an active star-forming region.While not one of the most famous nebulae in the sky,

VdB 15 is notable for its subtle beauty and the fascinating dynamics of dust and light that can be observed within it.

It serves as a good example of how cosmic dust, which often obscures our view of the universe, can also act as a cosmic mirror, revealing structures and stars we might otherwise miss.

 

Equipment

 

Imaging Telescopes Or Lenses

Takahashi Epsilon-160ED

Imaging Cameras

QHYCCD QHY294M Pro

Mounts

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro

Filters

Baader Blue (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm · Baader Green (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm · Baader H-alpha 6.5nm (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm · Baader O-III 6.5nm (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm · Baader Red (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm · Baader S-II 6.5nm (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm · Baader UV/IR CUT Luminance (CMOS Optimized) 36 mm

Accessories

Pegasus Astro FocusCube2 · Pegasus Astro Powerbox Advance Gen2 · QHYCCD QHYCFW3-M-US · TS-Optics Off-axis guider 9mm (TSOAG9G2) ×

Software

Starkeeper Voyager Custom Array

Guiding Cameras

ZWO ASI290MM Mini

 

Acquisition details

 

Dates:

Nov. 19, 2023

Dec. 14, 2023

Dec. 16, 2023

Dec. 18, 2023

Feb. 3, 2024

Frames:

Baader Blue (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm: 120×60″(2h)

Baader Green (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm: 120×60″(2h)

Baader H-alpha 6.5nm (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm: 120×600″(20h)

Baader O-III 6.5nm (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm: 120×600″(20h)

Baader Red (CMOS-Optimized) 36 mm: 120×60″(2h)

Integration:

46h

Avg. Moon age:

8.09 days

Avg. Moon phase:

27.54%

 

RA center: 03h29m52s.40

 

DEC center: +59°04′35″.2

 

Pixel scale: 2.696 arcsec/pixel

 

Orientation: -1.186 degrees

 

Field radius: 1.207 degrees

 

 

Resolution: 2668x1811

 

File size: 7.1 MB

 

Locations: AAS Montsec, Àger, Lleida, Spain

 

Data source: Own remote observatory

 

Remote source: Non-commercial independent facility

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Uploaded on September 25, 2024