RCW 103

Date:    2023 8 16   Time (AEST):   20h02m05s
Total Exposure Time:    
10h
Sub-frames:    
60 x 600s
Equipment:    
EdgeHD 925, ASI294MC Pro, Skywatcher AZ-EQ6 Pro


A Rough Guide to This Object...

Type: Supernova remnant   
Size:
~33 light-years  
Apparent size:
~9'   
Distance:
10,437 light-years  
Apparent magnitude:
-  
Constellation:
Norma

Notes:
This supernova explosion occurred 2000 years ago. Contains a central neutron star with an exceptionally long period of 6.7 hours.

References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RCW_103