vdBH 73A, vdBH 73B & vdBH 73C in Scorpius
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2022-05-30 + 2022-06-02+03
Skywatcher Esprit 120 with original flattner (f=840 mm)
Fornax 102 Photo
Luminance 28x6 min, RG 9x6 min each filter, B 10x6 min
05h 36min
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QHY 268m CMOS, Baader CMOS-filters
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Reflection Nebulae
2‘
Sco
The "Dark Tower" refers to an area of dense molecular clouds that stands out against the red glowing HII region in the background. Star formation probably takes place in its interior, and a few small reflection nebulae are found at its edges.
5 000 light years