The Angel Nebula NGC 2170
Dusty nebula NGC 2170, (aka the Angel Nebula), shines near the image center. Reflecting the light of nearby hot stars, NGC 2170 is joined by other bluish reflection nebulae, a red emission region, many dark absorption nebulae, and a backdrop of colorful stars. It is part of a massive, star-forming molecular cloud in the constellation of the Unicorn (Monoceros). The giant molecular cloud, Mon R2, is impressively close, estimated to be only 2,400 light-years or so away.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
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Location
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Location
El Sauce Observatory, Chile
Date of observation
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Date of observation
24th - 26th March 2022
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Processing
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Processing
PixInsight, RC Astro Tools, Topaz, Photoshop
Credits
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Credits
Data: Telescope Live, Processing: Jonathan Lodge