IC 434 / Horsehead Nebula

NameHorsehead Nebula
Designation(s)IC 434, B 33, LDN 1630
Object Type(s)Dark Nebula, Emission Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), IC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationOrion
Date and Time Observed2023-12-15 14:53:00
InstrumentAskar V 80mm with extender, 600mm
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 133.7 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 20m 30s. Exposures 30s@305g, l-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding..
DescriptionDuring the winter of 2023/24, the Horsehead became a favorite target. I observed it at 4 different focal lengths including 600mm (the featured image here), 2032mm, 270mm, and 180mm. There's so much going on here that all are fabulous!
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