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Photographer:

J.C. Casado

Location of Photo:

Teide Observatory, Tenerife, Canary Islands - Lon: -16.51034415 Lat: 28.298974321 Alt: 2361.87m

Date/Time of photo:

9 july 2024 21:44

Equipment:

Canon EOS 6D 35mm ƒ/1.8 35.0 mm 20 3200 No Flash

Description:

The Transient Survey Telescope (TST) (MPC code Y64), featuring a 1-meter diameter and f/1.3 configuration, stands prominently at the Teide Observatory in Tenerife, Canary Islands. This photograph captures the telescope set against the breathtaking northern hemisphere skies, showcasing the Perseus Double Cluster and the reddish emission nebulae of the Heart Nebula (IC 1805) and Soul Nebula (IC 1848) — exactly the kind of celestial wonders the TST is designed to explore from the renowned International Teide Observatory.

Website:

https://tst.iac.es

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