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NGC7635
Image Information
Quoted From APOD
Explanation: 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. As
fast moving gas expands off BD+602522, it pushes surrounding sparse
gas into a shell. The energetic starlight then ionizes the shell,
causing it to glow. The
Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, is about 10 light-years
across and visible with a small telescope towards the constellation
of
Cassiopeia.
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| This image is compiled from 31 - 20 minute
luminance images for a total of 10 hours and 20 minutes. All data measured as being 2.5"
or less by CCD Inspector. All
data was acquired using MaxImDl/CCD version 5 using ACP.
Images were calibrated and
De-Bloomed in MaxIm using Ron Wodaski's De-Bloomer plug-in. All images
aligned, averaged combined, 5 iterations of Regularized Lucy
Richardson de-convolution, and histogram adjusted at 32 bit depth
using Pix Insight version 1.61. The master images were
combined and registered in Pix Insight. Photoshop CS 4 was used to
create the web version JPGs. The image data was
collected over September 4-10, 2010. |
Equipment and Location Information
| Date |
September 12-14, 2010 |
| Location |
Dogwood Ridge Observatory |
| Optics |
OGS 12.5" RC |
| Mount |
Astro Physics AP1200GTO |
| Camera |
SBIG ST10XME/AO8 |
| Filters |
Baader LRGB
1.25" mounted |
| Conditions |
Temperature middle 50s - mid
60s with very
moderate seeing. Transparency good to moderate. |
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