Name: Robert Gendler: Stellar Nursery in Monoceros (NGC 2170) Poster
Brand: Robert Gendler
Price: 59.0 USD
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Rating: 4.9 (52 reviews)

Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing beauty of Robert Gendler's "Stellar Nursery in Monoceros (NGC 2170)"

This breathtaking two-frame mosaic captures the vibrant and intricate details of the nebula NGC 2170, located in the constellation Monoceros. Known as a stellar nursery, NGC 2170 is a site of active star formation where dust and gas coalesce to create new stars, illuminating the surrounding region with their radiant glow.

Captured using advanced remote imaging technology at Moorook Observatory, Australia (an affiliation of New Mexico Skies), this image spans 45 hours of LRGB (Luminance, Red, Green, Blue) exposure. It was acquired with a 14.5" RCOS telescope equipped with Ion Milled Optics and an SBIG STL-11000XM camera, meticulously processed using CCDAutoPilot2 software. The vibrant colors and intricate structures of the nebula are brought to life, showcasing the dynamic processes of star formation.

Perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, cosmic art admirers, and those fascinated by the wonders of the universe, this print brings the celestial glow of NGC 2170 into your home, office, or educational space.

Photo details

14.5" RCOS (Ion Milled Optics), STL11000
Image acquired from Moorook Observatory, Australia (An affiliation of New Mexico Skies)
Image data acquired remotely using CCDAutoPilot2
RCOS 14.5" RC f/9 Carbon Truss Ritchey-Chrétiens with RCOS Field Flattener / Corrector.
Software Bisque Paramount ME, SBIG STL-11000XM

Robert Gendler is a renowned American physician, amateur astronomer, and astrophotographer, who has made significant contributions to digital astrophotography as both a pioneer and a respected artist. Using CCD cameras and long exposure times, Gendler captures deep sky objects, with his photographs regularly published in astronomy magazines and websites.

His Andromeda Galaxy mosaic was acknowledged by Astronomy Magazine as one of the most beautiful astronomical images and was featured in the 2008 Guinness Book of Records. Gendler's photographs have also been commemorated in stamps, documentaries, and award ceremonies. He has collaborated with the Hubble Heritage Team and received several prestigious awards, including the Hubble Prize and the Royal Photographic Society Award for Scientific Imaging.

Gendler has written five books on astrophotography and astronomical imaging, one of which, "Breakthrough!", was selected as an "Outstanding Academic Title" by the American Library Association's "Choice" magazine.

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