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ALMA radiotelescopes
author: B.A.Tafreshi/Novapix
reference: o-cha01-01072
Image Size 300 DPI: 46 * 30 cm
The Gum Nebula (Gum 12) and the Milky Way in a single exposure image using a high sensitive modified camera. Imaged from ALMA observatory at 5000 meters high in northern Chile, an array of 66 large radio dishes. The emission nebula extends 40 degress (80 moons across) in the southern constellations Vela and Puppis. Hard to photogrtaph in light polluted sky, it is a possible remain of a supernova from a million years ago. .
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