NGC 1360 is strikingly blue planetary nebula found in the southern sky domain of Fornax. An 8th magnitude central star threw off an egg shaped bubble of predominantly blue oxygen gas that gives NGC 1360 its distinctive beauty.
Date Imaged: January 17, 2009
Lens: Astrophysics 5" f/8 Starfire
Exposure: 14.1 hours
Mount: Losmandy Titan
January 17, 2009
Astrophysics 5" f/8 Starfire
14.1 hours
Losmandy Titan
Camera: Atik 16HR
Filter: Astronomik L,R,G,B,OIII
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
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Atik 16HR
Astronomik L,R,G,B,OIII
Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines