NGC 1931 and IC 417 / Spider and Fly Nebula

NameSpider and Fly Nebula
Designation(s)NGC 1931, IC 417
Object Type(s)Emission Nebula
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), IC, NGC
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationAuriga
Date and Time Observed2025-01-20 19:16:00
InstrumentAskar V 80mm w extender f7.5-600mm FL
CameraASI294MC-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 271.7 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 40m. Exposures 30s@305g, L-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionPart of the Jan 25 CN challenge. A reasonably challenging nebula, but fun when you can see it. This was saved as adjusted then significantly improved in Affinity Photo.
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