Rod Prazeres

Entrant Statement: A chaotic masterpiece of starbirth in the Large Magellanic Cloud, this southern gem unveils cosmic turbulence, sculpted gas, and the universe’s most intense stellar nursery.

Location: Hillcrest, QLD, Australia, Bortle 6

Equipment: Askar 130PHQ, ASI2600MM-Pro, Antlia 3nm 36mm SHO filters

Exposure: Ha: 62x600"; Sii: 73x600"; Oiii: 66x600"

Total Integration Time: 33h 30'