IC 447, Reflection Nebula in Monoceros

Image Title: IC 447 Reflection Nebula in Monoceros

Date image was taken: 11/24/2022

Image Description and Details : IC 447 is a beautiful complex of reflection and dark nebula two and a half degrees west from the well known Cone Nebula. Contrary to the Emission Nebulas, reflection nebulas do not emit radiation of its own. They are dust and gas that reflects the light energy from a nearby stars or group of stars. In this case IC 447 reflects the light of massive blue stars which are more hotter than our Sun.

INSTRUMENT: 8" ORION OPTICS UK (Ultra Grade Optics) w/Televue Paracorr working at at f5,75
CAMERA: QSI 583 WS
MOUNT: SKY WATCHER NEQ6, OAG with Starligh Xpress Lodestar
FILTERS: Baader LRGB Set
SKY CONDITIONS: Bortle 2 skies
EXPOSURES: LRGB (40,40,40,40) RGB bin 2x2

Image taken from Observatorio La Banderita, La Pampa, Argentina

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