Collinder 26 - the heart of the Heart Nebula

Ha view of this interesting star forming region at the heart of the Heart Nebula. Various designations for the open cluster including Melotte 15 and IC 1805. The emissions from the Heart Nebula are driven by radiation from the young stars in this cluster.

 

2022-09-26

250mm f4.8 Newtonian, MPCC

Baader Ha filter

Atik 460EX @-10°C

20x300s subs

Captured with NINA

Processed with APP and Photoshop

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