Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174)

Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2174)

The Monkey Head Nebula in Orion.

The Monkey Head Nebula NGC 2174 and the star cluster NGC 2175. This emission nebula is 6,400 light years away in the northern part of the constellation Orion.

Acquisition Details:
Date: Feb. 27, 2022
Scope: Meade 70mm Quad APO Astrograph
Camera: QHY183C Gain 11, Offset 30
Mount: Celestron AVX
Guide Scope: ZWO H30 F4 Mini
Guide Camera: ASI120MM Mini
Filter: Optolong L-eXtreme
Integration: 60 x 180s (3 Hrs.)
Camera Temp: -15c
Bin 1
Software: N.I.N.A. Stellarium, Deep Sky Stacker, Adobe Photoshop, PhotoKemi Star Tools
20 Darks
40 Flats
40 Dark Flats

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