Polaris Star surrounded by IFN
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- Optic: Canon 200mm f/2.8
- Mount: 10 Micron GM1000HPS
- Guide Optic:
- Acquisition Camera: QSI683WS5
- Guide Camera:
- Accessories:
- Resolution: pixel
- Exposure Details: LRGB > 116:12:12:12 frames 5' each, Bin 1x1
- Total Exposure Time: 12 Hours
- Dark: 15
- Flat: 25
- DarkFlat: 0
- Bias: 100
- Cooling Detail: -20 °C
- Ambient Temperature: -2 °C
- Observation Site: Saint Barthelemy, AO, Italy
- Date: 26/12/2024
- Polaris (centre) immersed in diffuse clouds from Integrated Flux Nebulas (IFN). Polaris, commonly known as the North Star or Pole Star, is the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor. IFN, termed by Steve Mandel, are high galactic latitude nebulae outside of the Milky Way that are illuminated by the energy from the integrated flux of all the stars in the Milky Way.
- Publication Date: 2025-01-14
- Publication Link: APOD
