Monkey Head Nebula
Monkey Head Nebula: This neat little emission nebula in the constellation of Orion got its name from the distinct form, which seems somewhat appropriate. The catalogue name NGC 2174 denotes the nebula and the open star cluster within the nebula is NGC 2175, which ionizes the surrounding gas and dust giving rise to the emission nebula.
Object |
Monkey Head Nebula |
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Catagory |
Nebulae |
Designation |
NGC 2174, NGC 2175 |
Constellation |
Orion |
Optics |
TMB 80 f/6 x 0.8 Tele Vue Reducer/Flattener |
Camera |
Hutech modified Canon EOS 30D |
Exposure |
9 x ISO 800-5min, IDAS LPS filter |
Calibration |
Dark and Flat Frame |
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Guiding |
Meade DSI Pro and LX 200 as Guide Scope. |
Mount |
Piggyback on LX 200 and Equatorial Superwedge |
Processing |
ImagesPlus, Image, Photoshop |
Location, Date |
Somerset West, South Africa - 6 Feb 2007 |
Remark |
