Hoegaarden Astronomy & Photography
A view on this supernova remnant that exploded in the year 1054, the supernova was visible during 23 days in daylight, and became 4 times brighter than Venus.
Image combination from Grandpré and Meldert, 79×60″ on Gain 100, Esprit120 F7,5 ASI2600MC
Messier 1 full view 75% reduced
Another image from the Grandpré weekend end of February. In total 120x120s or 240′, or 6hrs of Nikon D750 ISO 800 with the EDPH 76MM F 4,5
It’s called “molecular” because these clouds have showed evidence of very complex molecules. In fact this complex is the closest stellar nursery to Earth at a distance of only 400 lightyears.
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