The Running Man Nebula
The Running Man Nebula
The Running Man Nebula (aka Sh2-279) is an HII region and bright nebulae that includes a reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is the northernmost part of the asterism known as Orion's Sword, lying 0.6° north of the Orion Nebula.
Sh2-279 comprises three NGC nebulae, NGC 1973, NGC 1975, and NGC 1977 that are divided by darker nebulous regions. It also includes the open cluster NGC 1981.
Sh2-279 comprises three NGC nebulae, NGC 1973, NGC 1975, and NGC 1977 that are divided by darker nebulous regions. It also includes the open cluster NGC 1981.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
Planewave CDK 24 (Chi - 1)
Camera
QHY 600M
Location
El Sauce Observatory, Chile
Date of observation
28th July - 15th August 2023
Filters
Astrodon LRGB
Processing
PixInsight, GraXpert, RC Astro Tools, Photoshop
Credits
Data: Telescope Live, Processing: Jonathan Lodge
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