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The galactic plane is parallel to the upper border of the image. The pink nebula above the image center is SH2-126, ionized by the LAC OB1 association, located 450 pc away.
The emission nebula (red) near the bottom right corner is most likely ionized by π Aqr, a Be Star in a distance of about 340 pc (Gaia DR3).
The galaxy near the left side of the image is the andromeda Galaxy (M31) along with its companion, M110.
Center position: | RA: 23:04h, DEC: 28° |
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FOV: | 55°×55° |
Orientation: | Galactic north is up. Equatorial north is in a direction of 37.5° from top to left. |
Scale: | 10 arcsec/pixel (in center at full resolution) |
Projection type: | Stereographic |
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