NGC 3372 or The Eta Carinae Nebula is an emission nebula in the constellation Carina. It is located about about 7500 ly from Earth. This is a first light from the STL Camera taken at the ASV Messier star party. Scope needs collimation with the larger sensor. Size: 76 x 50.1 arcmin, Pixel scale: 1.17 arcsec/pixel
| Camera | STL-11000M | Scope | GSO 8 RC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | EQ6-Pro | Guiding | Self guide |
| Exposure | LRGB 20:20:15:10, total 1:05 @ -20C | Location | Heathcote |
| Date | 2010-03-13 | Coordinates | RA: 10h 44m 11s | DEC: -59° 36' 60" |