Skymonsters

Astrophotography by Nicola Montecchiari

Barnard's Loop

Supernova Remnant Barnard's Loop
Date/Place2013-12-07 at Saint Barthélemy (AO)
CoordinatesAR 05h 31m 57s DEC -00° 59'34"
InstrumentCanon 50mm lens
CameraModified 450D
IntegrationCanon lens stopped down at f/4.5.
RGBH composition
RGB:18 x 600 sec. @ ISO800
H: 6 x 1200 sec. @ ISO1600
CommentI got a lot of satisfaction in imaging this supernova remnant. I could get most of the Orion constellation inside the frame, therefore including many famous nebulas inside of it.