NGC 3199 RCW 48 Banana Nebula
NGC 3199 (also known as GUM 28, RCW 48) is an emission nebula in the constellation Carina. It is commonly known as the Banana Nebula. The object was discovered in 1826 by the Scottish astronomer James Dunlop. In the top left you can also see a bubble planetary nebula (PK283-01.2 aka MeWe 1-2). 18 hour image taken over 5 nights.
Image Details
Camera
ASI2600MM DUO
Scope
AT12 IN
Mount
Paramount ME
Guiding
Selfguide @ 4 sec
Exposure
SHO 72:76:75 @ 5 min exposures, total 18:25 @ -10C over 5 nights
Location
Donvale
Date
2025-02-26
Coordinates
RA: 10h 16m 48s
DEC: -57° 59' 08"
DEC: -57° 59' 08"
