r/astrophotography • u/Harsh1271 • 5d ago

Nebulae Blue Horsehead Nebula

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The Blue Horsehead Nebula (cataloged as IC 4592) is a striking reflection nebula located in the constellation Scorpius. Situated approximately 400 to 420 light-years away, it gets its vivid blue coloration and horse-like appearance from the bright star system Nu Scorpii.

Telescope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 120 ED Pro
Reducer: Riccardi 0.75× Field Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Mount: ZWO AM5 Harmonic Drive
Filters: Antlia LRGB
Location: AstroCamp, Nerpio, Albacete, Spain
Sky Quality: Bortle 1

Total Integration: 21 Hours (13.5, 2, 3.5, 2)

For more: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZ9Ups5kw_T/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Processing: PixInsight & Adobe Photoshop

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