RCW 29

Constellation: Puppis

RCW 29 is part of the supernova remnant Puppis A (SNR 260.4-03.4). Link to interactive sky chart.

Dates:

This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during March and early April 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: 30x1200s
Astrodon O3: 30x1200s

Stars:
Astrodon R: 20x180s
Astrodon G: 25x180s
Astrodon B: 20x180s

Total integration time: 23h 15′