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The Bubble Nebula '04 |
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DESCRIPTION What created this huge space bubble? A massive star that is not only bright and blue, but also emitting a fast stellar wind of ionized gas. The Bubble Nebula is actually the smallest of three bubbles surrounding massive star BD+602522, and part of gigantic bubble network S162 created with the help of other massive stars. (Source: APOD) Constellation: Cassiopeia - Distance: 11,000 Light Years RA: 23h 20m 53s - DEC: +61d 13m 03s - Magnitude: 11.0 - Apparent Size: 15' |
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| Date Taken: 12-20-04 Telescope: Celestron 9.25 SCT @ f6.3 Reducer: Celestron 6.3 Focal Reducer Camera: SBIG ST10XME Filter: CS 3nm Ha Guider: Borg76ED / ST7XME Mount: AP900GTO |
Ha 18 x 600 sec @ 1x1 |
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