SNR G206.9+2.3 – Supernova Remnant

in Monoceros

supernova remnant

SNR G206.9+2.3 is a supernova remnant (SNR) located in the constellation of Monoceros. It is a significant astronomical object, characterized by its irregular shape and a complex structure of expanding gas and plasma, the remnants of a star that exploded in a supernova event. This remnant is notable for being associated with a high-energy phenomenon, where particles are accelerated to nearly the speed of light, emitting X-rays and radio waves. The SNR is thought to have formed from the explosion of a massive star, leaving behind a shockwave that continues to interact with the surrounding interstellar medium. Studies of SNR G206.9+2.3 provide valuable insights into the life cycles of stars, the processes involved in supernova explosions, and the impact of such events on their galactic environments. 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, Anti-Halo Pro Ha+OIII filter, Phoenix Filter Wheel 2″x5

Resolution: 1.11 arcsec/px 

Mount:  Mesu Mount 200

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

Exposure Length: HOO: 300 sec x 156, OSC: 300 sec x 12

Location:  Winter Star Party, FL

Date:  1/28/2025, 1/29/2025

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