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D. Heilman Astrophotography - Framed Time-Lapse Photo of Rosette Nebula

Item Number: 260

Estimated Value: 450 USD
Sold: 320 USD to amb55a900

Number of Bids: 11 - Bid History

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Item Description

This framed photograph is perfect for anyone who is interested in astronomy or just gorgeous pieces of art!

Destin Heilman is the astrophographer who took this amazing photograph NGC 2237, the Rosette Nebula (also known as Caldwell 49). This complex nebula, found in the constellation of Monoceros, offers the familiar shape of a rose with a 4 million year old star cluster at its core. The young cluster has wind swept (stellar wind that is) the surrounding gases into intricate plumes and wisps. Shock fronts are visible in the oxygen channel (blue) and prominent dust in the foreground makes for a dynamic contrast with the gases behind. The overall nebula complex is over 100 light years wide at a distance of approximately 5000 light years from Earth.

Capturing this image required approximately 17 hours of data collection (over several nights) and another 24 hours to process the picture.

Personally printed and mounted by the photographer, this is a professional quality print made using archival-grade pigments that will resist fading or bleaching over time (rated for 100 years or more). All prints are numbered, signed and dated, and mounted on acid-free media using archival techniques to preserve the quality of the print. Acquisition details on the target, including all gear used and filter sets with total integrated exposure time, can be found on the back of the frame. The image is 13x19 and it is in an 18x24 frame with a brass name plate.

Item Special Note

This item must be picked up and will not be shipped.

The winning bidder should arrange for pick-up at the Discovery Museum's Administrative Office, 177 Main Street, Acton, MA; Tuesdays or Fridays, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Please email Meghan Kuschner (mkuschner@discoveryacton.org) to arrange for a mutually agreeable date and time.