#NGC2736, Pencil Nebula in #Vela. Part of a large #supernova remnant in that constellation. Imaged from Yass with Sharpstar 140mm and #ZWO #ASI6200MC two years ago, but now finally processed. XXL version: www.flickr.com/photos/dodi-... . Best on large screen. #astronomy #astrophotography #deepsky
Stunning image of the Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736), a thin filament of glowing gas within the Vela supernova remnant. This detailed color composite shows the nebula's braided structure, a shock wave traveling at over 500,000 kilometers per hour, remnants of a star explosion from 11,000 years ago. The nebula spans 5 light-years and is located 800 light-years from Earth.
Astronomy Picture from 24/09/2012
NGC 2736: The Pencil Nebula
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap120924.html
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Sharing a close-up of NGC 2736, the Pencil Nebula, taken from my backyard. This image is a result of 61 sub frames, with flats and darks.
Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground! ๐โจ
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