Tarantula Nebula from Brazil

[jaspalchadha]

The Tarantula Nebula got its name because its glowing filaments of dust resemble the legs of a spider.

It is a giant starburst region where the energy from the bright, hot young stars creates huge voids and filaments in the surrounding clouds of gas.

It is huge, being nearly 640 light years across. It is also known as 30 Doradus, Caldwell 103 and NGC 2070. It is the most active region of star formation in our local group of galaxies. This image is a bit larger than 1/2 degree square. North is to the lower left. Supernova 1987A occurred at the edge of the Tarantula. This image shows the incredibly intricate and varied structure from the use of narrowband filters that significantly increase structural contrast

This image has been captured by Professor Luiz Duczmal from Brazil and the image has been processed by Jaspal Chadha from London UK

Imaging telescopes or lenses: Takahashi FSQ-106ED

Imaging cameras: Atik 383L+ mono

Mounts: Takahashi EM200 Temma 2M EM200

Dates: Jan. 30, 2014

Frames: 28x300"

Full res image at https://flic.kr/p/C5rkbQ

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[MarsG76]

Nice photo, and description to match.

[laudropb]

Very nice image. Very nice write up as well.

[jaspalchadha]

Thanks guys,

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[Barry-Wilson]

I might be tempted to boost saturation in the nebula a bit: well processed image Jaspal.

[jaspalchadha]

Quite possible yes Barry

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[Mark at Beaufort]

Lovely photo of the Tarantula Nebula - one day I hope to have opportunity to observe it. Thanks for posting

[RobRob]

Thanks for posting this picture of a Southern pic! We rarely have a chance to see these up North so it is a big adventure for us seeing these objects...