IC2177 - Seagull Nebula in Ha (Starless)
IC2177 - Seagull Nebula in Ha (Starless) |
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IC 2177 |
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Object Data |
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| Object type: | Emission nebulae | ||
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| Magnitude: | >10.0 | ||
| Constellation: | Monoceros | ||
| Distance: | 3650 light years | ||
| Notes: |
This is a starless rendition of a massive HII region
resembling a seagull. The region spans ~ 240
light years across. The starfield layer has been removed in this image to
highlight the abundant nebulosity in this area. Thor's helmet
(NGC2359) is shown in lower right. To see an image with starfield, click here |
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Exposure Data |
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| Date: | 1/21/23 | ||
| Location: | Backyard Observatory, Carlsbad, CA | ||
| Telescope: | Samyang 135 lens at f/4; Guided through an FSQ106 | ||
| Camera: | ZWO ASI294 with Astronomik Ha (6nm) filter. STi guide camera | ||
| Mount: | Losmandy G-11 Gemini I | ||
| Exposure times: | 12 x 15 min exposures | ||
| Exposure time total: | 3 hrs | ||
| Notes: |
Binned 2x2. Not cropped; FOV = 8.37 x 5.30 degrees |
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