SH2-302 and reflection nebula VDB 97
About this object
Located in the constellation Puppis, Sh2-302 is also known as RCW7 and Gum 6, Sh2-302 is a emission nebula which glows red. Near the upper right of the emission nebula is the blue reflection nebula, VDB 97. Lots of dust is also apparent below Sh2-302. This image was taken in very windy conditions at the Winter Star Party in the Fl Keys.
Image Details
- Optics : Stellarvue SV105 Triplet Refractor @f7 with a SFF 7-21 field flattener
- Mount: Mountain Instruments MI-250
- Camera: SBIG STL 11K
- Filters: Standard SBIG color filter set
- Exposure: LRGB 210:120:120:120
- Camera/Mount Control: Maxim DL 4.56, CCD Commander
- Location: Winter Star Party, West Summerland Key FL
- Date: Feb 09
