IC 2169 Dreyer's Nebula in LRGB

Image Title: IC 2169 Dreyer's Nebula in LRGB

Copyright: Capturing Ancient Photons

Date image was taken: November 12, 2024

Location (was image taken with remote scope?): Perth, Western Australia

Image Description and Details: IC 2169 or Dreyer's Nebula is a captivating reflection nebula nestled within the constellation Monoceros. This celestial wonder, often overlooked in favour of its more famous neighbour, the Cone Nebula, offers a unique and ethereal beauty showcasing its distinctive blue colour due to the scattering of shorter wavelength blue light by dust particles within the nebula.

Equipment Details: Imaging Telescope
Sky-Watcher Quattro 250P / 10-S
Imaging Camera
ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Mount
Sky-Watcher NEQ6-Pro
Filters
Antlia V-Pro Blue 36 mm · Antlia V-Pro Green 36 mm · Antlia V-Pro Luminance 36 mm · Antlia V-Pro Red 36 mm
Accessories
Sky-Watcher Quattro Coma Corrector · Starpoint Australis SP3 EAF · ZWO EFW 7 x 36mm

Name: Carlos Taylor

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