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Photographer:
Oleg Shargorodsky
Location of Photo:
Rio Hurtado, Chile
Date/Time of photo:
Multi-year sessions, last one ended on May 2nd 2026
Equipment:
Astro-Physics Star130 ED, QHYCCD QHY600 Pro M, 10Micron GM1000 HPS, Chroma filters
Description:
IC 2944 is a star-forming region and emission nebula located 6,000 lightyears away in the constellation Centaurus. After adding significantly more integration time, faint structures and subtle dust details began to emerge from the background noise. The additional data improved the signal-to-noise ratio, revealed finer textures throughout the nebula, and allowed for a much smoother and deeper processing workflow while preserving delicate contrast and color transitions. Most importantly, the increased data made it possible to uncover intricate and delicate structures within the central region of the nebula that were previously hidden in the noise. Data collection: Amateur Astronomy Association of NY, processed by Oleg Shargorodsky (member of the association)
