M1 Crab Nebula
Image information:
| Date: | 12/15/2006 |
| Equipment: | SBIG ST2000XM with CFW8a and Astronomik type 2c LRGB filter set through WO ZS105ED telescope on Losmandy GM8 mount. WO ZS105ED working at f7. |
| Image type: | LRGB |
| Exposure time: | 10X4min Luminance binned 1X1, RG&B 5X3min each binned 2X2. |
| Comment: |
Object information:
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Object designations: |
M1, NGC1952, Crab Nebula |
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Object type: |
Supernova remnant |
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Object size: |
6' X 4' |
| Constellation: | Taurus |
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Comment: |
M1, the Crab Nebula is remnant of the supernova that was observed by Chinese and Arab astronomers in year 1054. Reddish nebula filaments are remnants of the exploded star atmosphere. Bluish background is due to synchrotron radiation emitted by high speed electrons curving in strong magnetic field. Magnetic field is generated by pulsar, a rapidly rotating neutron star in the center of the nebula. The pulsar is a result of the supernova explosion. M1 is currently expanding at speed of 1500 km/s and accelerating due to the pulsar tremendous energy output. M1 distance is 6300 ly and its length is 11 ly. |
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