Sandqvist 111 and 112

Constellation: Vela

Sandqvist 111 (most western) and 112 are dark nebulae in the constellation of VelaNear/within Sandqvist 111 we see the Herbig-Haro objects 46 and 47 that are associated with newborn stars. The yellowish nebula (southeast of the image) is VDBH 16, a reflection nebula associated with a young star. Link to interactive sky chart.

The Herbig-Haro objects 46/47 have been imaged by the JWST in July 2023 (see also).

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:

Astrodon L: 18x900s
Astrodon R: 20x900s
Astrodon G: 26x900s
Astrodon B: 20x900s
Astrodon Ha: 30x1200s

Total integration time: 31h