NGC 1788 - Cosmic Bat Nebula

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

On this page I collect my observations of the galactic reflection nebula NGC 1788 (Cosmic Bat Nebula) in the constellation Orion.

 

Introduction

The galactic reflection nebula NGC 1788 (Cosmic Bat Nebula) in the constellation Orion is, according to Stoyan, rather faint.

Size: 4' x 2' (Stoyan)
Distance: 1,300 light years (Stoyan)
Ranking: * (Stoyan)

 

Map

The galactic reflection nebula NGC 1788 (Cosmic Bat Nebula) in the constellation Orion (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

 

My Own Photos

eVscope

    

NGC 1788 - Feb 17, 2021

 

NGC 1788 - Feb 17, 2021, processed

 

My Own Observations

Observations February 2021

References

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