CRAB NEBULA (M1) by AstronomyMan
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Description
From Mssr Messier's list of 'things what aren't comets n'est pas' a picture of number one in his list - the Crab Nebula.
This is a supernova remnant. The star blew itself to tiny bits in 1054 just before William the Conquerer invaded England and started the English/French love hate relationship.
The remnants of the star are now a tiny lump of neutrons wizzing around at a mind boggling rate. The neatrons emit radio waves and this was the first (so called) Pulsar discovered by Jocelyn Bell. She wrote in her note book LGM (Little Green Men), so another Astronomer with a sense of humour.
Taken with a dedicated CCD camera for astronomy mounted on an 8" Newtonian telescope. 30x120 second exposures stacked and averaged.
The colours are real.
Comments (12)
Valerie-Ducom
it's a very nice picture of the stars and this nebula is very beautiful!!! Thank for share this picture!!! EXCELLENT !!! Good day ;)
TwoPynts
One of my favortie nebulae. Nice subtle wispy you captured here. Thanks for making it a crabby Friday. 8^]
Fred255
Wow very cool. My mate has a telescope he is always going on about it and what he sees. I have never even looked through one. Great to see what he's going on about.
carlx
Great picture! Similar Messier Album!
morin3000
Very beautiful catch of the crab nebula! I am a fanatic of astronomy!!!*****!!! ()
nathalie06
Fantastic to see this Nebula in this way !!!!! Perfect shot and always so relaxing !!!! Thank you for sharing your passion with us in this way, really.
mermaid
Beautiful to look at and a great capture... thanks for sharing!
withinme
Wonderful capture...Thats something I been wanting to try admire your talent in getting this piece...Well Done!
cshark
Nice detail, you captured the whisps very nicely.
teoratiu
Absolutely incredible!!!
mamabobbijo
Very cool! These are some amazing shots! Thanks for sharing. BJ
timtripp
wondrous!