Crab Nebula (M1) - RGB

Supernova remnant in Taurus captured with QuadBand filter

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Deep Space Capture

Technical Specifications

Resolution: 2334x2060

Integration: QuadBand filtered RGB

Captured: Backyard capture

Equipment: Celestron EdgeHD 8" with ZWO ASI294MC camera on iOptron CEM70 mount

Location: Backyard location

Processing Workflow

Altair QuadBand 2" filter for efficient emission line capture

EdgeHD 8" telescope providing high resolution

ZWO ASIAIR Plus for automated acquisition

Processed in PixInsight

Scientific Context

The Crab Nebula (M1) is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Taurus. It is the result of a supernova explosion that was observed by Chinese astronomers in 1054 AD. At the center of the nebula lies a pulsar - a rapidly rotating neutron star that spins 30 times per second.

This RGB image was captured using a QuadBand filter, which combines multiple emission lines into broadband-like channels, allowing for efficient capture of both continuum and emission line data in a single exposure series.