The Mermaid nebula
Constellation: Centaurus
The Mermaid nebula, (a.k.a the Betta Fish nebula) is part of the 14,000 year old supernova remnant G296.5+10 or ESO 217-25. It is located in the constellation of Centaurus. Link to interactive sky map.
Dates:
This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during May and June 2024 (Martin’s website: Remote Astrophotography with Martin Pugh (martinpughastrophotography.space).
His telescope is located in Chile (Observatory: El Sauce).
Colour palette is HOO.
Telescope & Mount:
Planewave CDK24 (F6.5) on a Planewave L600 mount.
Imaging:
Camera: Moravian G3-61000 (bin 2×2)
Data:
Nebula:
Astrodon Ha: 23x1200s
Astrodon O3: 21x1200s
Stars:
Astrodon R: 17x180s
Astrodon G: 15x180s
Astrodon B: 14x180s
Total integration time: 16h 58′