Gum Nebula - Gamma Velorum

Gum Nebula - Gamma Velorum

Gamma Velorum in the constellation Vela is the brightest Wolf-Rayet star in the sky.
These stars have masses 10-50 times larger than our sun. Also visible at bottom right is open cluster NGC 2547

Lens : Vivitar 135mm
Exposure Time : 25 minutes
Film : Kodak Supra 400
Date : August 2002
Guiding : Vixen GPDX Equatorial mount.
Location : Wairarapa, New Zealand