NGC 6164+6165 (Dragon's Egg Nebulae)

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NGC 6164+6165 (Dragon's Egg Nebulae)

[Public Domain] 20 Jun 2025 Dylan O'Donnell
CATEGORY : Astrophotography
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This is a “first light” test image for the ZWO2600MM-Duo where I use on-axis guiding. It’s a nice close up view of the “Dragon’s Egg” nebula outburst from a young, binary star system that sometimes interacts. New measurements should the current outburst started only 7,500 years ago!

“Dragon’s Egg” Celestron 14” EHD / F11 / 3910mm
ZWO 2600 MM DUO
SkyWatcher EQ8 RH PRO
HOO
120 x 3m Hydrogen Alpha
75 x 3m Oxygen[III]
Total 9.75 hours.

BTS Video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvGENW943jo

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