RCW 89

Constellation: Circinus

RCW 89 is an H II region that contains the young supernova remnant SNR 320.4-01.0 (image) and one of the galaxies youngest pulsars PSR B1509-58. The open cluster to the east is Pismis 20, containing the star HD 134959, a blue Supergiant. Link to interactive sky chart.

Dates:

This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during March 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: 28x1200s
Astrodon O3: 27 x1200s

Stars:
Astrodon R: 10x180s
Astrodon G: 10x180s
Astrodon B: 10x180s

Total integration time: 19h 10′