NGC 1788
NGC 1788
NGC 1788 is a diffuse nebula in the constellation Orion.
It is located about 2 degrees north of the star β Eridani, in the western part of the constellation; It is relatively small in size and can be observed with a powerful telescope or in long-exposure photos. The nebula reflects the light of nearby stars, in particular a tenth magnitude star, located in the northwestern sector of the nebula. To the south, NGC 1788 is crossed by a dark band, known as LDN 1616; The distance of the nebulous complex is estimated at 1470 light-years from us.
It is located about 2 degrees north of the star β Eridani, in the western part of the constellation; It is relatively small in size and can be observed with a powerful telescope or in long-exposure photos. The nebula reflects the light of nearby stars, in particular a tenth magnitude star, located in the northwestern sector of the nebula. To the south, NGC 1788 is crossed by a dark band, known as LDN 1616; The distance of the nebulous complex is estimated at 1470 light-years from us.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
CHI-1-CMOS
Camera
QHY 600M
Location
EL SAUCE OBSERVATORY, CHILE
Date of observation
03-04/October 2024
Filters
LRGB
Processing
Pixinsight and Photoshop
Credits
Credit Sauro Gaudenzi / Data Telescope Live
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