Red Spider Nebula (NGC 6537)
About this object
The Red Spider Nebula (NGC 6537) lies near the heart of the Milky Way in the constellation Sagittarius. It is a planetary nebula which was created when the central star ejected its outer shell of gas. What remains near the center is one of the hottest dwarf stars known. A lot of interesting information about the Red Spider Nebula can be found here:http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap980106.html
Image Details
- Optics : Stellarvue SV160R triplet refractor with a SFF7-21 Field Flattener
- Mount: Mountain Instruments MI-250
- Camera: QSI 583
- Filters: AstroDon 31mm LRGB filters
- Exposure: LRGB 120:60:60:60
- Camera/Mount Control: Maxim DL 4.56, CCD Commander
- Location: Stark Bayou Observatory, Ocean Springs, MS
- Date: Jul 10
