VELA SUPERNOVA REMNANT

The Vela Supernova Remnant is an expansive and intricate structure resulting from the explosion of a massive star, which occurred approximately 11,000 to 12,000 years ago. Situated in the constellation Vela, this remnant spans roughly 100 light-years across and is composed of heated gas and dust. It is one of the closest supernova remnants to Earth, positioned about 800 light-years away, and is notable for containing a Pulsar Star which is a rapidly spinning neutron star that emits beams of radiation.

Photographed in January 2025 using my Edge HD telescope with a monochrome camera with LRGB and HA filters.