Barnards Loop / Sh2-276

NameBarnard's Loop
Designation(s)Sh2-276
Object Type(s)Emission Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Sharpless
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationOrion
Date and Time Observed2024-01-14 05:29:00
InstrumentAskar FMA180-pro, f4.0 180mm
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 266.0 degrees E of N. Total integration time was Multiple exposures, typically 10m. Exposures 60s@375g, l-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionThis is an absolutely enormous object that I captured with multiple exposures and stitched together by hand in Affinity Photo. Great fun! Note the full Horsehead Nebula is the central bright area. Just below is the "Running Man" nebula. And below that is the "Great Orion Nebula" aka M42.
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