SMC Mosaic in 3nm NII

[avandonk]

The data is about thirty 16 min exposures in 3nm NII for each panel.

Large image 5.6x3.4 degrees FoV. 15MB

http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/2014_08/SMC_NII_MOS.jpg


Smaller image with labels from Astrometry.net 5MB

http://d1355990.i49.quadrahosting.com.au/2014_08/MAP.jpg


Shows how much dim nebular emission is lurking amongst the stars in this galaxy.


Bert

[blink138]

fascinating bert! dont know what the NII does but it is quite an amazing adaptation
pat

[Andy01]

As Spock would say, "Fascinating" (insert raised eyebrow).

Well done on finding something truly unique. :thumbsup:
Cheers

Andy