NGC 6727 is a fascinating large dust cloud located in the constellation Corona Australis, approximately 500 light-years from Earth. This region is one of the closest stellar nurseries to our solar system, making it an area of significant interest in the study of star formation. NGC 6727 is part of a complex of dark nebulae that includes NGC 6726, NGC 6729, and the dense globule Bernes 157, all of which contribute to the region’s rich tapestry of interstellar material.
This dark nebula is characterised by its thick, light-absorbing dust that obscures the background stars and creates striking silhouettes against the brighter parts of the Milky Way. The dust in NGC 6727 is composed of tiny particles of carbonaceous material and silicates, mixed with molecular gas, primarily hydrogen. This combination makes it an ideal site for the birth of new stars, as the dense regions within the cloud can collapse under gravity to form protostars.
This particular version is based on near and far Infrared data collected on location at Hakos, Namibia. The infrared data has been colour-mapped to crimson and deep purple respectively. This has been augmented by Ha (orange) and OIII data.
Celestron RASA 11
10Micron GM1000 HPS
Moravian C1X-61000
27,2 hrs, Gain 2750, F2.2, 620mm