The Details |
|
Object |
NGC 1977 Running Man Nebula in Orion |
Optics |
Astro-Physics 160 EDF refractor at f/7.5 |
Platform |
Astro-Physics 1200 GTO |
Camera |
SBIG ST-10XME |
Filters |
Tru-Balance LRGB filter set |
Date |
01 February 2006 |
Location |
Aztec Hills near Dateland, Arizona - Yuma County |
Exposure |
L 15 x 60 sec 1x1 bin; RGB 5 ea x 60 sec 1x1 bin |
Software |
Maxim DL/CCD, Registar, CCDSharp, Photoshop CS |
| Orientation | Field of view: 42'27" x 28'35" centered on RA 05h35m19s DEC -04°46'53". North angle 252.76 °; east 90° CCW from north |
| Notes | NGC 1977 is located about 35' north of M42, the Great Nebula in Orion. The beautiful blue reflection nebula portions of NGC 1977 contrast sharply with the reddish HII regions as well as the thick, dark clouds of interstellar dust lying between it and M42. |
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