LDN1533 – Helping Hand nebula

in Taurus

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LDN 1533 is a dark nebula located in the constellation of Taurus, part of the Lynds’ Catalogue of Dark Nebulae (LDN). These nebulae are regions of space filled with dense concentrations of gas and dust that obscure the background starlight, appearing as dark patches against the brighter stars and nebulae around them. LDN 1533, like other dark nebulae, plays a key role in star formation as its dense regions are capable of collapsing under gravity to form new stars. Its location within the rich star-forming regions of Taurus makes it an area of interest for astronomers studying stellar birth and the early stages of star evolution. Written by ChatGPT.

 

Imaging Details

 

Telescope:  6 inch f/4 Newtonian with Paracorr Type 2 (effective focal length 690mm) and 2” Feather Touch Focuser

Camera:  Player One Poseidon-C Pro

Resolution: 1.11 arcsec/px 

Mount:  Mesu Mount 200

Guiding:  Player One OAG Max and ZWO ASI290MM Mini guide camera

Exposure Length: OSC: 300 sec x 144

Location:  Glenwood, MN

Date:  9/2/2024, 9/3/2024

Software:  SciTech, SkyGuide (Innovations Foresight), N.I.N.A., Optic FocusLynx, Pixinsight, SkySafari Pro