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Photographer:

FranzH

Location of Photo:

Gemsbock Observatory, Rooisand Desert Ranch, Namibia

Date/Time of photo:

03 July 2025

Equipment:

Planewave CDK14 with Televue 0.8x reducer, QHY268M with Baader Filter, 10Micron 2000 HPSII

Description:

NGC 6334 is an extensive emission nebula in the constellation Scorpius and is one of the most active star-forming regions in our galaxy. In visible light, the nebula is divided into five distinct regions, separated from one another by dense dust clouds. Very remarkable is the filamentary structure of the southwestern lobe. Planewave CDK14 with Televue 0.8x reducer 10Micron 2000HPS II QHY268M with Baader Filter L:R:G:B: 54:30:29:27 x 600 s

Website:

https://astroimages.bine-und-franz.de/en/bilder/nebel/ngc-6334-gemsbock-cdk/