Banana Nebula

NGC 3199 in Narrowband Foraxx.

 

NGC 3199 is a bright emission nebula in the constellation Carina, and it’s particularly known for its arc-shaped structure that resembles a banana — hence the nickname.

 

Distance from Earth: ~12,000 light-years

 

Estimated Size: ~75 light-years wide

 

Equipment used:

QHY268M -10c, Gain 56, Offset 30, High Gain 2CMS

QHYCFW3 with Antlia filters LRGBSHO

MeLE Mini PC 3

Pegasus Astro Pocket Mini power box

Esatto 2" Focuser

Sky Watcher F4 250P Quattro

Skywatcher F4 Aplanatic Coma Corrector

Sky Watcher NEQ6 Pro Hypertuned

QHY-M-OAG

ZWO 120MM Mini Guide camera

Guided PHD2

N.I.N.A Nightly 3.1

Pixinsight

 

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