| Name | Cosmic Keyhole |
| Designation(s) | NGC 1999 |
| Object Type(s) | Reflection Nebula |
| Relevant Catalog(s) | All (Chron), NGC |
| Obs. Lat/Long | 42° 17', 073° 57' |
| Constellation | Orion |
| Date and Time Observed | 2024-02-06 22:37:00 |
| Instrument | 8" EdgeHD SCT |
| Camera | ASI294mc-Pro |
| Image Details | Up is 89.3 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 90m. Exposures 30s@305g, UV/IR Cut Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.. |
| Description | The Cosmic Keyhole is very bright, but the background nebula is very dim. This was my second attempt. at capturing it, and I got so excited I stayed on it for 90 minutes. Object was part of the Feb CN EAA Challenge. |
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