NGC 1977: “Running Man” nebula

Image Title: NGC 1977: “Running Man” nebula

Copyright: Andrea Arbizzi

Date image was taken: January 14, 2024

Location: Modena (Sqm 18.3-18.9 Bortle 7,5-8), Italy

Image Description and Details: This emission and reflection nebula is part of the Orion molecular nebula complex: it is located in the "sword of Orion", just north of the more famous M42. NGC1977 is also known as the "Running Man Nebula", due to the darker-reddish formation in the center of the nebula which resembles a sort of man running from right to left. The bluish parts of this nebula are gases illuminated by nearby blue stars, in particular by the blue star 42 Orionis.

Equipment Details: C8 HD Edge F7,3 (1472 mm)
ZWO ASI 533MC Pro + iOptron GEM45
ZWO ASI 220MM Mini + ZWO OAG-L
ZWO EAF ZWO + EFW 5X2
ZWO AsiAir Plus

oct 2023
SVBony SV220: 48X600”
jan 2024
Astronomik L3: 283X240”
Tot: 26h 52’