Dragons of Ara
Dragons of Ara - NGC6188
This is an image of NGC 6188, otherwise known as The Fighting Dragons of Ara. An emission nebula located about 4,000 light years away from earth in the constellation Ara.
Target Details
Radius: 300 ly
Right ascension 16h 40m 05s[1]
Declination −48° 47′[1]
Distance 4,000 ly
Apparent dimensions (V) 20 x 12 arcmins[1]
Constellation: Ara
Acquisition Details
90 x 300” - Ha
90 x 300” - Oiii
80 x 300” - Sii
Hardware
Imaging Telescope: William Optics ZenithStar 73 / ZS73
Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Filters: Optolong H-alpha 7nm 1.25", OIII 6.5nm, Sii 6.5nm
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