“Whispers of Stellar Ruin”: GUM 16 - Vela Supernova Remnant

It’s here: the new and final version of my Vela SNR project. After multiple nights and just short of 37 hours under Bortle 6 skies, I’m thrilled to reveal the result. Capturing enough OIII was a serious test of patience, but it was worth every minute. I hope you enjoy.

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Approximately 11,000 years ago, a massive star in the constellation Vela ended its life in a spectacular supernova explosion, creating the Vela Supernova Remnant. This expanding debris cloud, located about 800 light-years away, spans over 100 light-years and is a prominent feature in the southern sky. The explosion also resulted in the formation of the Vela Pulsar, an incredibly dense, rapidly rotating neutron star that emits beams of radiation detectable across the electromagnetic spectrum. The Vela Supernova Remnant is likely embedded within the larger and older Gum Nebula, adding to the complexity and beauty of this celestial region.

Technical breakdown:

• Telescope: Redcat 51
• Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM-Pro
• Mount: Sky-Watcher NEQ6-Peo
• H-alpha: 82×600s (13h 40min)
• OIII: 115×600s (19h 10min)
• RGB stars: 80×60s for each channel (4h)

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Taken on: December 28, 2024

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