RCW 58

RCW 58 is a Wolf-Rayet bubble formed by wind-blown ejecta from a central star. Part of the dark nebula HMSTG354/DCld292.3-3.7 can be seen at the lower left. Thanks to Steve for the gradient removal :-)

Image Details
Camera STL-11000M
Scope AT8 IN
Mount Paramount ME
Guiding Selfguide, 10 sec, Bin 2x2
Exposure HaLRGB 100:20:20:20:20 Total 4:40
Location Donvale
Date 2011-04-07
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RCW 58