IC 410 (Tadpole Nebula)

Behold the cosmic cauldron that is known as IC 410, a glowing nebula simmering 12,000 light-years away in the constellation Auriga, the celestial charioteer. Within its delicate swirls of gas and dust lie the "Tadpoles"—two streams of material sculpted by stellar winds and radiation from young, massive stars that appear to be swimming or wiggling through this cosmic pond. The Tadpoles are dense knots of dust and gas that give birth to young stars like the pillars of creation.At the center of the nebula is the beautiful start cluster known as NGC 1893. The tails of the tadpoles point away from the core of NGC 1893 because of the radiation, pressure and strong stellar winds from the young stars in the cluster.IC 410’s vibrant hues, star cluster, and the Tadpoles make it a favorite playground for astronomers and stargazers alike and is a testament to the creativity of the universe, painting stories of star birth and cosmic evolution.

Sessions

Total Integration Time:

Nov. 26, 2024 - 52 * 180.0 seconds
Antlia Tri-Band Filter
Dec. 11, 2024 - 52 * 180.0 seconds
Antlia Tri-Band Filter
Dec. 19, 2024 - 147 * 180.0 seconds
Antlia Tri-Band Filter
Dec. 20, 2024 - 142 * 180.0 seconds
Antlia Tri-band Filter
Dec. 21, 2024 - 117 * 180.0 seconds
Askar D2 (SII/OII)

Catalogues

Index Catalogue

Targets

IC410

Gear

Telescope: Stellarvue SVX102T - Raptor
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount: iOptron CEM26