CG4


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Obj Type
Location
Date Taken:
Mazlin
PGC 21338
Nebula
CTIO, Chile
02-09-2012
Description

Here's CG4, a cometary globule in Puppis. Cometary globules bear superficial resemblance to comets, as least visually. They are relatively small areas of gas/dust in our Milky Way that frequently give birth to stars. This one takes the form of a head/face, seen on profile, and gives the impression that it is preparing to "eat" nearby galaxy PGC 21338 -- in reality, of course, PGC 21338 is merely near CG4 in terms of RA/DEC; it is millions of lightyears more distant.

 

 

Technical Details
Exposure Time:
LRGB --Lum 8 hrs, Red 8 hrs, Green 3 hrs, Blue 4 hrs
Camera:
Apogee U9
Telescope:
RCOS Carbon Truss 16 inch f/11.3 Ritchey-Chretien
Mount:
Planewave 200HR
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