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The Eta Carina Nebula (NGC 3372) is a large bright nebula that has within its boundaries several related open clusters of stars. The nebula is one of the largest diffuse nebulae in our skies. Although it is some four times as large and even brighter than the famous Orion Nebula.
Nikkor 200mm f/2.0 G2 ED at f/2.8
About this Image
Situated in the center of the image there is Eta Carinae, a highly luminous hypergiant star. Estimates of its mass range from 100 to 150 times the mass of the Sun, and its luminosity is about four million times that of the Sun.
Technical Details
Optics
Mount
Chart32 fork mount piggyback
Camera
Nikon D810A with remote timer
Date
Jan 2015
Location
CTIO Chile
Sky Conditions
mag 21.5 sky, temperature 10-15 C
Exposure
6x5 min at ISO400 and 1x0.5 min at ISO400 combined
Programs used
ImagesPlus
CCDStack
Photoshop CS5