The Vela Molecular Ridge (section) (Paul Lloyd)

Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Vela (Vel) · Contains: Al Suhail al Wazn (λ Vel) · NGC 2736 · Pencil Nebula · The star Suhail · The star a Vel · The star b Vel · The star c Vel · The star d Vel · The star e Vel · The star h1 Pup · The star h2 Pup · The star n Vel · The star w Vel

The Vela Molecular Ridge (section), Paul Lloyd

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The Vela Molecular Ridge (section)

The Vela Molecular Ridge is a complex of multiple clouds of nebulosity and star formation. It lies
between the Gum Nebula (GUM 12, outside right of frame, 1470ly) and the Carina-Sagittarius spiral
arm of our galaxy. We see it stretched end-on, with the closest sections (VMC A, C, & D) at
2,300-3,300ly away, while the furthest sections lie over 6,000ly away. It spans across Vela into
neighbouring Puppis. This image shows mostly sections VMC C and VMC D.

I have used a H+O triband filter in an effort to display the nebulosity of this region of the sky. It is a
complex area with numerous regions of interest. It is also an area of dense star fields, and I have
de-emphasized these to allow the nebulosity to shine through.

Telescope: Canon EF 70-200mm lens + 1.4x teleconverter @ f=100mm
Camera:     ZWO ASI183MC Pro
Exposure: mosaic 2x2
                   25-40 x 300 sec, Optolong L-eNhance filter, gain=250
                 Bortle 3-4 sky, >95% Moon waning
Field of View: approx. 11º 30’ x 8º 00’
Image processed and prepared in PixInsight and Photoshop Elements

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