- O60 minutes (6 frames)
- H70 minutes (7 frames)
- S40 minutes (4 frames)
The Spider Nebula (IC 417), also known as the Pearl of the Southern Cross, is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation Crux. It is an important star-forming region containing young stars, gases, and dust.
IC 417 emits bright red light from hydrogen in the visible spectrum and emits infrared and radio light, allowing astronomers to study it in a variety of wavelengths. The nebula has a unique structure resembling a spider with legs, which is where it gets its name. The nebula is about 20 light-years in diameter and is approximately 10,000 light-years from Earth.
To study the Spider Nebula, astronomers use a variety of instruments, including optical, infrared, and radio telescopes. The studies allow us to study the composition of the gas and dust, as well as the process of star formation. Molecular clouds of gas and dust are compressed by gravity, leading to the formation of new stars and star clusters.
The Spider Nebula is an active star-forming region, and observations show how these molecular clouds contribute to the formation of new stars. Studying these processes allows astronomers to better understand the mechanisms of star formation and the evolution of young stars.
Using data from infrared telescopes such as the Spitzer Space Telescope and 2MASS, the nebula was studied in a new level of detail. In the resulting images, infrared wavelengths were assigned to visible colors: blue for 1.2 microns, green for 3.6 microns, and red for 4.5 microns.
The Spider Nebula (IC 417) is a fascinating object for astronomical research. Its unique structure and active star formation make it an important object for understanding the processes occurring in galactic clouds and the formation of new star systems.
In conclusion, the Spider Nebula is a striking example of an emission nebula with active star formation and a unique structure. Its study helps to expand our knowledge of the process of star formation and evolution in our Galaxy.
| Photo | Date | Frames | Exposure | H | O | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 14 Oct 2020 | 17 | 02:50 | 01:10 | 01:00 | 00:40 |
Visibility chart of Spider Nebula (IC 417) during the day
| Date | Moon Phase | Exposure | CCD Temperature | Gain | Offset | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- 2023ixf•
- 40 Eri•
- Abell 74•
- Artemis A868 SA•
- a Canis Minoris•
- C 2020 R4 ATLAS•
- C 2020 T2 Palomar•
- C 2021 S3 (PANSTARRS)•
- Haumea (2003 EL61)•
- HCG 68•
- HCG 92•
- IC 1318B•
- IC 1396•
- IC 1795•
- IC 1805•
- IC 1848•
- IC 1871•
- IC 3322A•
- IC 342•
- IC 4015•
- IC 405•
- IC 417•
- IC 434•
- IC 443•
- IC 4703•
- IC 5070•
- IC 5146•
- IC 63•
- M 1•
- M 101•
- M 103•
- M 109•
- M 13•
- M 15•
- M 27•
- M 3•
- M 33•
- M 42•
- M 45•
- M 5•
- M 51•
- M 57•
- M 63•
- M 64•
- M 74•
- M 76•
- M 81•
- M 82•
- M 86•
- M 87•
- M 94•
- M 97•
- NGC 147•
- NGC 1491•
- NGC 1499•
- NGC 1579•
- NGC 1961•
- NGC 2146•
- NGC 2239•
- NGC 2403•
- NGC 281•
- NGC 4236•
- NGC 4565•
- NGC 4631•
- NGC 507•
- NGC 508•
- NGC 5866•
- NGC 5907•
- NGC 6503•
- NGC 6823•
- NGC 6888•
- NGC 6946•
- NGC 6992•
- NGC 6995•
- NGC 7000•
- NGC 7023•
- NGC 7129•
- NGC 7217•
- NGC 7331•
- NGC 7380•
- NGC 7538•
- NGC 7635•
- NGC 7640•
- NGC 7822•
- NGC 891•
- NGC 896•
- NGC 925•
- PGC 54559•
- Sh2-155•
- Sh2-168•
- Sh2 103•
- Sh2 109•
- Sh2 132•
- T CrB•
- UGC 6930•
- V1405 Cas•
- Vesta A807 FA•