IC 2118/NGC 1909 - Witch Head Nebula

Introduction | Map | My Own Photos | My Own Observations | References

On this page I collect my observations of the galactic nebula IC 2118/NGC 1909 (Witch Head Nebula) in the constellation Eridanus.

 

Introduction

The galactic reflection nebula IC 2118/NGC 1909 (Witch Head Nebula) in the constellation Eridanus gets its light from Rigel, the brightest star in Orion.

IC 2118/NGC 1909 (Witch Head Nebula)
Size: 180' x 60' (SkySafari)
Distance: 750 light years (SkySafari)
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Map

The galactic reflection nebula IC 2118/NGC 1909 (Witch Head Nebula) in the constellation Eridanus (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Own Photos

Vespera

    

IC 2118 - Feb 8, 2023

 

IC 2118 - Feb 8, 2023, photo left processed

    

IC 2118 - Feb 8, 2023, photo on top more aggressively processed

 

IC 2118 - Feb 8, 2023, photo left processed with DN

 

My Own Observations

Observations February 2023

 

References

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