NGC 3247 RCW 49
NGC 3247, also known as RCW 49, is an H II region nebula located 13,700 light-years away in the constellation Carina. Commonly known as the Whirling Dervish Nebula. The bright star in this image is HD 90772 or V399 Carinae which is 206 times bigger than the Sun and is 7,000 light-years away.
Image Details
Camera
ASI2600MM DUO
Scope
AT12 IN
Mount
Paramount ME
Guiding
Selfguide @ 4 sec
Exposure
SHO 125:140:85, total 5:50 @ -10C with 5 min exposures
Location
Donvale
Date
2025-02-25
Coordinates
RA: 10h 24m 15s
DEC: -57° 45' 55"
DEC: -57° 45' 55"
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