
Soul Nebula: Very close to the Heart Nebula (IC 1805) in the constellation of Cassiopeia lies this quite faint emission nebula. A rich star forming region, it shows several typical features for this class of objects: Bok globules , Cometary Globules as well as trunk like pillars, all of them different beds for star births.
Some very bright blue-white stars illuminate the hydrogen gas to shine red, but also give the scene a blueish tint from reflected light.
Object |
Soul Nebula |
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Catagory |
Nebulae |
Designation |
IC 1848 |
Constellation |
Cassiopeia |
Optics |
Vixen R200SS 8 inch, f/4.6 with Televue Paracorr |
Camera |
OHY8/ALccd 6c |
Exposure |
2 sets 7x 10min IDAS LPS filter, 7 x 15min Astronomik H-alpha filter, Maxim DL for Capturing |
Calibration |
Flat Frame |
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Guiding |
Meade DSI Pro II and TMB 80 as Guide Scope. Maxim DL as Guiding Software |
Mount |
Takahashi EM-11 |
Processing |
ImagesPlus, Photoshop. 2-panel mosaic of H-alpha - RGB composits |
Location, Date |
Eningen, Germany - 30+31 Aug 2008 |
Remark |