Henize 206 / NGC 2018

Henize 206, a star forming region, and open cluster NGC 2018 in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The smaller cluster below and slightly left of centre is NGC 2031. Taken over 3 nights. Distance is about 163,000 light-years. Field of view 72.20 x 48.48 arcminutes, 1.14 arcsec/pixel

Image Details
Camera STL-11000M
Scope GSO 8 RC
Mount Paramount ME
Guiding 20 Sec self guided bin 2x2
Exposure HaLRGB 25:20:25:15:180 Total 4:25
Location Donvale
Date 2010-11-03
Coordinates RA: 05h 30m 51s
DEC: -71° 07' 26"
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Henize 206 / NGC 2018
Henize 206 / NGC 2018