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LMC #6 - The Large Magellanic Cloud - Northern Regions (NGC 1968 to NGC 1763), Paul Lloyd
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LMC #6 - The Large Magellanic Cloud - Northern Regions (NGC 1968 to NGC 1763)

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LMC #6 - The Large Magellanic Cloud - Northern Regions (NGC 1968 to NGC 1763), Paul Lloyd
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LMC #6 - The Large Magellanic Cloud - Northern Regions (NGC 1968 to NGC 1763)

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The Large Magellanic Cloud extends a considerable distance both to the north and south of its main
bright galactic cloud. The region shown in this image covers much of the northern region, the
north-western tip of the LMC’s galactic cloud intruding at the bottom. Compared to our Milky Way
Galaxy, the LMC is much richer in gas, and much poorer in stars.

The LMC is moving in approx. an easterly direction. The region here, therefore, shows the results
of the “shock wave” of the galaxy’s interaction with the interstellar medium as it moves around our
galaxy. Numerous large and active nebulae are evident, from NGC 1968 due north of the LMC to
NGC 1763 in the north-west.


Telescope: Canon EF 70-200mm lens + 1.4x extender @ f=140mm
Camera:     ZWO ASI183MC Pro
Exposure:  52 x 300 sec, gain = 125, no filter, 30% Moon waning
                   79 x 300 sec, gain = 250, Optolong 7nm Hα filter, 98% Moon waxing
                   Bortle 3-4 sky
Field of View: approx. 3º 15’ x 5º 00’
Image processed and prepared in PixInsight and Photoshop Elements

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LMC #6 - The Large Magellanic Cloud - Northern Regions (NGC 1968 to NGC 1763), Paul Lloyd