Astrophoto

Crab Nebula	The object, although small in terms of scale on the camera, was looking good as we took the images. Then we got to the Ha channel and were VERY surprised at the intricate detail we saw. We may need to re-image this with a larger scale.
Taken by: Bob Finnigan and Lee Green
Date: 12/8/2010
Exposure: 15-5-5-5 minute HaRGB exposure using 5 minute subframes

The object, although small in terms of scale on the camera, was looking good as we took the images. Then we got to the Ha channel and were VERY surprised at the intricate detail we saw. We may need to re-image this with a larger scale.

Hubble Space Telescope image: Cassiopeia A - The colourful aftermath of a violent stellar death

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Crab Nebula