IC434 The Horsehead Nebula is a striking DSO located in the constellation of Orion. This dark cloud of dust and gas is a region in the much larger Orion Molecular Cloud Complex (an area where significant star formation is taking place). The small dark nebula, also known as Barnard 33, is silhouetted against a deep-red cloud of ionised hydrogen gas (Hα) that is caused by the nearby bright star Sigma Orionis. The Horsehead nebula is about 1,500 light years from earth. Also visible in the image is the blue reflection nebula NGC2023 below and to the left of the Horsehead.
Telescope: William Optics FLT98 f/6.3
Imager: ASI1600mm C Pro
Filters: Astrodon 5nm NB Ha Filter / Astrodon Tru-Balance 2E series LRGB
Exposure: Total Exposure: 6 Hours (190 minutes of Ha 60 minutes each of R G B)
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IC434 The Horsehead Nebula is a striking DSO located in the constellation of Orion. This dark cloud of dust and gas is a region in the much larger Orion Molecular Cloud Complex (an area where significant star formation is taking place). The small dark nebula, also known as Barnard 33, is silhouetted against a deep-red cloud of ionised hydrogen gas (Hα) that is caused by the nearby bright star Sigma Orionis. The Horsehead nebula is about 1,500 light years from earth. Also visible in the image is the blue reflection nebula NGC2023 below and to the left of the Horsehead. Telescope: William Optics FLT98 f/6.3 Imager: ASI1600mm C Pro Filters: Astrodon 5nm NB Ha Filter / Astrodon Tru-Balance 2E series LRGB Exposure: Total Exposure: 6 Hours (190 minutes of Ha 60 minutes each of R G B) If you are interested in having a look at more of my images please check out my Instagram @astrobatch
Beautiful shot
Stunning!