NGC 5367, a captivating celestial object, reveals its wonders against the backdrop of pristine Bortle 1 skies. Situated in the vast expanse of the cosmos, NGC 5367 is a nebula that showcases a complex interplay of cosmic phenomena. At its core lies the origin of the ethereal dust, a result of intricate processes and astronomical events. The interstellar medium gives rise to this captivating feature as a product of stellar birth and death, as massive stars reach the end of their life cycle and expel their enriched material into the surrounding space. These dust particles, suspended in the cosmic abyss, scatter and reflect starlight, creating a mesmerizing tapestry of colors and textures that draws the viewer into the enigmatic depths of the universe.

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Captured with precision and dedication, this awe-inspiring image was composed using a ZWO ASI 2600MM camera paired with a Stellamira 90mm triplet telescope. With a total imaging time of under three hours, the intricate details of NGC 5367 come to life through the employment of LRGB filters.

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Equipment details

Imaged in Yalgoo, Western Australia 

Stacked and processed in Pixinsight, final tweaks in PS CC6

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Camera: ZWO ASI 2600mm

Telescope: Stellamira 90mm carbon fibre triplet at F/4.8

Total Integration Time: 2h 48mins

Luminance: 35x 180s (1h 45mins)
R, G, B: 7x 180s each (1h 3mins)

 

Higher resolution can be found here: https://flic.kr/p/2oBGFnd