The Tadpole Nebula is an emission nebula, about 100 light years wide and is located right next to IC 405 – the Flaming Star Nebula in the constellation Auriga. At a distance of about 12,000 light years, IC 410 is much further away and is therefore much dimmer. The nebula contains many young, hot stars whose UV radiation causes the surrounding gas and dust to glow. Particularly characteristic are the „tadpoles“ – gaseous structures that look like the silhouettes of tadpoles, which were formed by strong stellar winds and radiation. The nebula is an active star formation region and a fascinating example of the formation of new stars.
Details
Integration: 23h 44‘
H-α: 198x180s (9h 54‘) – 28.12.2024
O-III: 124x180s (6h 12‘) – 18.01.2025
S-II: 141x180s (7h 03‘) – 19.01.2025
R: 25x30s (12.5‘) – 02.01.2025
G: 23x30s (11.5‘) – 02.01.2025
B: 23x30s (11.5‘) – 02.01.2025
FOV: 54′ x 36′
Pixel scale: 0.53″/pixel
Dithering: 2 pixels every 5 images
Gain: 100
Sensor temperature: -10°C
Recording camera: ZWO ASI 2600 MM DUO
Filter: Baader CMOS
Optics: Celestron C8EHD + Celestron Reducer 0.7x
Guiding: ZWO ASI 220 MM / ZWO OAG-L
Mount: iOptron CEM70
Control: ZWO ASIAIR Plus
Image processing: PixInsight + Photoshop
Darks: 30
Flats: 20
Flat-Darks: 20
Comments are closed