Description:
Centered in this wide-field image, CG4 is a striking cometary globule — a dense cloud of gas and dust shaped by intense radiation and stellar winds. Its characteristic head-and-tail structure reveals how energetic processes sculpt the interstellar medium over time.
Surrounding CG4, faint filaments of dust and gas weave through a rich stellar background, while distant galaxies quietly shine through the field, adding depth beyond our own Milky Way. This interplay between dense clouds, radiation, and the broader cosmic environment highlights the dynamic and ever-changing nature of space.
Technical Details:
Location: Dois Córregos, São Paulo, Brazil (Bortle 4.7)
Telescope: Askar SQA55
Camera: Player One Poseidon-C Pro
Filter: Antlia Triband
Mount: ZWO AM3
Exposure: 74 × 300s
Total Integration: 6h 10min
Processing: PixInsight, Lightroom