SNR G206.9+02.3

Constellation: Monoceros

SNR G206.9+02.3 is a supernova remnant in the constellation of Monoceros. While early estimates position the SNR between 9’800 and 16’000 Ly, more recent estimates place it much closer at 2’900 Ly [1]. Link to interactive sky chart.

[1] Zhao et al, A Systematic Study of the Dust of Galactic Supernova Remnants. I. The Distance and the Extinction. The Astrophysical Journal, Volume 891, Issue 2, id.137, 30 pp. (2020) [Link]

Dates:

This image was taken in December  2025

Color palette is HOO.

Telescope & Mount:

Celestron 9.25″ EdgeHD with Hyperstar 4.0 on a 10Micron GM1000HPS mount.

Imaging:

Camera: ASI2600MC-Pro (bin 1×1)

Data:
Antlia ALP-T Dual Band 5nm Highspeed: 178x180s.
Askar ColorMagic (S2O3): 103x180s

Total integration time: 14h 3′