The Seagull nebula, IC 2177, is a large emission nebula with many interesting features in it. This photograph captures most of the nebula area highlighting the collection of emission and reflection features. At the top center of the image is Gum 1, a round blue and red nebula with a dark lane.
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Photograph Information | |
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Date | 11.17.2006 |
Location | Flint Hills of Kansas |
Telescope | AP130 @ f4.5 w/AP telecompressor |
Camera | Canon 350D, Hutech modified type I |
Exposure | Stack of 21, 7 minute exposures at ISO 800 |
Notes | 29°F, 98%rh, excellent transparancy |