The Pipe nebula

Field centered on R.A. 17h 40' & Dec. -26° 00'

 

The pipe nebula (composed by B77, B78 and B59) is one of the largest dark nebulas in he sky (7°!). In this field of view are also well visible many other dark nebulas in that intricate network that is the central milky way.

 

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Nikkor 180ED f/2.8 @ 4 + Vixen SP + Astromeccanica DA1 + ST-4 1x45 min Fuji P400F 35mm

Farm HAKOS
Namibia

M.Lorenzi
G.Favretto

 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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