The Eta Carinae nebula

Details:

• Camera: Canon EOS 600D

• Optics: William Optics Zenithstar 61ii

• Mount: Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer 2i

• Total Integration time: 35min

• Location: Chennai (Bortle 7-8)(12deg N)

• Processing Software: SIRIL, GraXpert, GIMP

• Date: 14/04/2026

The Eta Carinae nebula (NGC3372)  is the largest visible nebula in the night sky, although due to its position in the southern sky it is less famous than the Orion Nebula. I captured this from my home in the northern hemisphere, as it was relatively close to the horizon.