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NGC 1360

NGC 1360, also known as the Robin's Egg Nebula, is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Fornax.
It was identified as a planetary nebula due to its strong radiation in the OIII (oxygen) bands.
The Reddish matter(seen on the Left) - is believed to have been ejected from the original star before its final collapse.

It is about 1500 LY away.

O3-Ha-LRGB image - all Bin 2
Lum 5X300 sec
RGB 6X60 sec per channel
Ha -5X300
O3 - 12X300
Grand total of about 2.5 Hrs

Telescope: ASA600 24" RC with Reducer at f4.5
Mount: ASA DDM200 Direct Drive with Absolute Encoders
Camera: Moravian G3 61000 pro

Imaged from Tivoli farm
June 2022

Moravian Instruments, C3-61000 PRO

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