Sandqvist 169-171-172
Details
This widefield image shows various dark nebulae from the Sandqvist catalogue. Sandqvist 169 and 172 are the well-known, less well-known are Sandvist 171 and 166. Also visible in the upper left half is the reflection nebula vdbH 66. This scene can be found in the constellation Circinus, an nondescript constellation southeast of Centaurus.
Image Details
Telescope Optics
Takahashi FSQ106ED
Mount
Skywatcher EQ6-R
Camera
QHY600M
Filters
LRGB
Integration Time
8x300s R, 8x300s G, 9x300s B, 30x300s L
Date
19th – 22nd August 2022
Conditions
Excellent Sky Conditions
Remarks
none
Object Details
Type of Object
Dark Nebula, Reflection Nebula
Constellation
Circinus
Location
Kiripotib Guestfarm, Namibia