Eta Carinae Nebula - Up Close

[moondog]

Still trying to set up the astro equipment in New Zealand, but here's one from last night of Eta Carinae. ED80 @ F4.8, Atik 16HRC, 5 x 240 secs, 10 x 180secs.

EC is very large - 120' overall and bright at Mag 1.0. In comparision the Orion Nebula is 85' x 60' and Mag 3.7

John

[ollypenrice]

Excellent. I'd love to see this.

Ollu

[Tim]

Lovely shot MD, Like Olly, I'd jump at the chance to image this one