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Telescope: Astro-Physics 092 Stowaway | Description:IC 2118 (also known as Witch Head Nebula is an extremely faint reflection nebula believed to be an ancient supernova remnant or gas cloud illuminated by nearby super-giant star Rigel in the constellation of Orion. The nebula lies in the Eridanus Constellation, about 900 light-years from Earth. The nature of the dust particles, reflecting blue light better than red, is a factor in giving the Witch Head its blue color. Radio observations show substantial carbon monoxide emission throughout parts of IC 2118, an indicator of the presence of molecular clouds and star formation in the nebula. In fact candidates for pre-main sequence stars and some classic T Tauri stars have been found deep within the nebula. (Wiki). |
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Mount: Astro-Physics AP1600 GTO | Constellation: Eridanus |
Camera: ZWO ASI 2600 MC Pro One shot color camera. | Remotely Imaged With Voyager. |
Guiding: ZWO ASI174 guide Camera and 60mm Guide Scope | Type: Reflection Nebula. |
Exposure Data:120 x 5 minute sub exposures with thr Zwo Duo filter . | Position: R.A. 05h 02m 00s Dec -07° 54' 00" |
Processed using Voyager data aquisition, PixInsight and PhotoShop image processing | Date: February 2025 |
Data Acquisiton, Reduction and Processing by Jim Janusz | Imaging Location: Maor Observatory at Whitetail Hollow |
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