LEWIS AND CLARK EXPLORATORY CENTER
CHARLOTTESVLE, VA
![NGC7293_20201014 NGC 7293 / C 63 / The Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula located about 650 light years away. This beautiful object demonstrates the inescapable death of a star as it expels its atmosphere into space at the end of its life. The exposed core of the dying star can be seen in the nebula's center, ionizing the surrounding shell with powerful ultraviolet radiation. The blue-green color comes from doubly ionized oxygen and the red from ionized hydrogen. Inevitably, our Sun will suffer a similar fate in a few billion years.
I'm finally back with another deep-sky astrophoto. The data for this image has been sitting in the archives since 2020, I just never had the time and energy to focus on it until now. My image processing skills (and the tools in PixInsight) have improved dramatically over the last 4 years, so it was worth waiting!
Total integration: 22 hours 45 minutes (1365 minutes from 884 subs)
08/25/19: 106 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/29/19: 116 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/30/19: 111 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/31/19: 135 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
09/04/19: 87 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
10/03/19: 42 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/04/19: 110 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/24/19: 60 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/28/19: 79 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/14/20: 38 x 360 seconds ISO1600 [Bortle 4]
Camera: Canon T3i (stock/unmodified)
Telescope: Explore Scientific ED80 f/6.0 Apochromatic Refractor (with ES field flattener)
Mount: Orion Sirius EQ-G
Guide scope: Svbony 50mm f/4.0 Guide Scope
Guide camera: Orion StarShoot AutoGuider
Capturing software: N.I.N.A., PlateSolve2, PHD2
Processing software: PixInsight
Bortle Class 6 ~19.32 mag/arcsec^2 (Charlottesville, VA)
Bortle Class 4 ~20.89 mag/arcsec^2 (Simeon, VA)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53546748290_6d54a93b17.jpg)
The Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center is an interactive museum located in Charlottesville, Virginia, dedicated to the exploration of the American West by Lewis and Clark. The museum is situated on the banks of the Rivanna River, which makes it an ideal location to explore the natural beauty of the area.
The center has a variety of exhibits that showcase the journey of Lewis and Clark, including their maps, journals, and artifacts. Visitors can also learn about the Native American tribes they encountered and the plants and animals they discovered. The center has a replica of the keelboat that Lewis and Clark used, as well as a model of Fort Mandan, where they spent the winter of 1804-1805.
In addition to the exhibits, the center offers educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These programs include hands-on activities, lectures, and workshops that teach visitors about the history, culture, and science of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
Overall, the Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in American history, the natural world, or the spirit of exploration. The center offers a unique and engaging way to learn about one of the most significant expeditions in American history and the impact that it had on the nation.
LEWIS AND CLARK EXPLORATORY CENTER is a History Museum in CHARLOTTESVLE VA. US MID #8405100905
The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).
![NGC7293_20201014 NGC 7293 / C 63 / The Helix Nebula
The Helix Nebula is a planetary nebula located about 650 light years away. This beautiful object demonstrates the inescapable death of a star as it expels its atmosphere into space at the end of its life. The exposed core of the dying star can be seen in the nebula's center, ionizing the surrounding shell with powerful ultraviolet radiation. The blue-green color comes from doubly ionized oxygen and the red from ionized hydrogen. Inevitably, our Sun will suffer a similar fate in a few billion years.
I'm finally back with another deep-sky astrophoto. The data for this image has been sitting in the archives since 2020, I just never had the time and energy to focus on it until now. My image processing skills (and the tools in PixInsight) have improved dramatically over the last 4 years, so it was worth waiting!
Total integration: 22 hours 45 minutes (1365 minutes from 884 subs)
08/25/19: 106 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/29/19: 116 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/30/19: 111 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
08/31/19: 135 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
09/04/19: 87 x 60 seconds ISO800 [Bortle 6]
10/03/19: 42 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/04/19: 110 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/24/19: 60 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/28/19: 79 x 120 seconds ISO400 [Bortle 6]
10/14/20: 38 x 360 seconds ISO1600 [Bortle 4]
Camera: Canon T3i (stock/unmodified)
Telescope: Explore Scientific ED80 f/6.0 Apochromatic Refractor (with ES field flattener)
Mount: Orion Sirius EQ-G
Guide scope: Svbony 50mm f/4.0 Guide Scope
Guide camera: Orion StarShoot AutoGuider
Capturing software: N.I.N.A., PlateSolve2, PHD2
Processing software: PixInsight
Bortle Class 6 ~19.32 mag/arcsec^2 (Charlottesville, VA)
Bortle Class 4 ~20.89 mag/arcsec^2 (Simeon, VA)](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53546748290_6d54a93b17_b.jpg)
Contact LEWIS AND CLARK EXPLORATORY CENTER
LEWIS AND CLARK EXPLORATORY CENTER OF VIRGINIA INC
PO BOX 281
CHARLOTTESVLE
VA
22902-0281
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LEWIS AND CLARK EXPLORATORY CENTER Information
| MID # | 8405100905 |
| Name | LEWIS AND CLARK EXPLORATORY CENTER OF VIRGINIA INC |
| Alternate Name | LEWIS AND CLARK EXPLORATORY CENTER |
| Classification | History Museums, , Southeastern |
| Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) | 542014680 |
| NTEECC | A54 |
| Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) | |
| INCOME | 0 |
| REVENUE | 0 |
| LAT/LONG | 38.017349, -78.477378 |
| CODES | FIPS State Code: 51 FIPS County Code: 540 US Census Tract: 000402 US Census Block: 4003 |