Rod Prazeres

Entrant Statement: A sprawling tangle of shockwaves and ionised gas, this supernova remnant spans light-years, preserving the ancient echoes of a massive star’s explosive death.

Location: Hillcrest, QLD, Australia, Bortle 6

Equipment: Telescope: William Optics RedCat 51 II; Imaging Cameras: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro; Filters: Antlia H+O 3nm & Baader R+G+B

Exposure: Ha: 82×600″, OIII: 115×600″, RGB: 80×60″ each

Total Integration Time: 36h 50'