James Janusz 2000 thru 2024 All Rights Reserved
Telescope: Astro-Physics 092 Stowaway Description:A part of (SH2-240) or Simeis 147, also known as the Spaghetti Nebula, SNR G180.0-01.7 or Sharpless 2-240, is a supernova remnant (SNR) in the Milky Way, straddling the border between the constellations Auriga and Taurus. It was discovered in 1952 at the Crimean Astrophysical Observatory by Grigory Shajn and his team using a Schmidt camera and a narrowband filter close to the Hydrogen Alpha transmission line. It is difficult to observe due to its extremely low surface brightness. Many previously unknown hydrogen nebula were discovered this way, as they are not readily visible in regular photographs. The nebulous area has an almost spherical shell and a filamentary structure. The remnant has an apparent diameter of approximately 3 degrees, an estimated distance of approximately 3000 (±350) light-years, and an age of approximately 40,000 years. At that distance, it spans roughly 160 light years. It is believed that the stellar explosion left behind a rapidly spinning neutron star known as pulsar PSR J0538+2817 in the nebula core, emitting a strong radio signal. (Wiki).
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1600 GTO Constellation:Between Auriga and Taurus
Camera:ZWO ASI 2600 MC Pro One shot color camera. Remotely Imaged With Voyager.
Guiding:ZWO ASI174 guide Camera and 60mm Guide Scope Type:Super Nova Remnant.
Exposure Data:Eight hours With The Triad Filter. Position: R.A. 05h 39m 06s Dec +37° 59' 55"
Processed using Voyager data aquisition, PixInsight and PhotoShop image processing Date: December 2024 and January 2025
Data Acquisiton, Reduction and Processing by Jim Janusz Imaging Location: Maor Observatory at Whitetail Hollow
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