NGC 2670

OPEN STAR CLUSTER WITH NEBULOSITY IN VELA

(Image centered at: ra 08:45.5 / dec - 48:47)

 February  2021, Brisas Serranas Tandil, Buenos Aires, Argentina

DATA

TYPE: Open Star Cluster

APPARENT MAGNITUDE: 7,8

APPARENT DIAMETER: around 9 arc minutes

DISTANCE: 3900 light years

IMAGE INFORMATION

SCOPE: 6" ORION OPTICS UK (Ultra Grade Optics) w/Televue Paracorr working at at f5,75

CAMERA: QSI 583 WS

MOUNT: SKY WATCHER NEQ6

FILTERS: Baader LRGB Set

SKY CONDITIONS: Semi - urban Skies

EXPOSURES: LRGB (60,40,40,40)

OBJECT DESCRIPTION AND IMAGE SESSION

Located in the southern constellation of Vela, NGC 2670 was discovered by British astronomer John Herschel in 1836. Latest estimations indicate the age of 49 millions years. The cluster spans over a distance of 7,9 light years. NGCn2670 is rather poorly defined among backgrounds stars.

The image background is showing gas and high energy particles ejected by the explosion of a massive star 11,000 to 12,000 years ago. The heated matter will continue for thousands of years until the entire remnant of the dying massive star completely dissipates into space.