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M1_ESP_erode

M1, the Crab Nebula, a supernova remnant. A massive star exploded as a supernova, witnessed by Chinese astronomers in 1054 A.D. -- it was visible in the daylight for 23 days and at night for almost two years! This image is a compilation of many separate images through blue, green, red, and clear filters, amounting to a total exposure of about one-half hour.

 

Scope, camera and mount supplied by 3RF (see www.3rf.org).

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Uploaded on November 8, 2005
Taken on November 8, 2005