Reflexion nebula Vdb15 - a photo on Flickriver

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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

Taken on: September 25, 2024

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