NGC 1788 Cosmic Bat Nebula in HaLRGB

Image Title: NGC 1788 Cosmic Bat Nebula in HaLRGB

Copyright: Capturing Ancient Photons

Date image was taken: November 26, 2024

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

Image Description and Details: This haunting image captures the ethereal beauty of NGC 1788, a reflection nebula nestled within the constellation Orion. Its distinctive bat-like shape, formed by cosmic dust and gas illuminated by newborn stars, gives it the nickname "The Cosmic Bat." Located roughly 2,000 light-years away, this celestial marvel offers a glimpse into the dynamic processes of star formation. The nebula's intricate details, including wispy filaments and dark dust lanes, are hopefully brought to life in this image.

Equipment Details: Imaging Telescope
Sky-Watcher Quattro 250P / 10-S
Imaging Camera
ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Mount
Sky-Watcher NEQ6-Pro
Filters
Antlia 3nm Narrowband H-alpha 36 mm · 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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