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NGC 2174 Monkey Head Nebula

Fort Myers, Florida
December 29, 2021
  • Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro
  • Optics: William Optics Zenithstar 81
  • Focal Length: 559mm
  • Flattener: FLAT 6AIII .80 @ 447mm
  • Filter: Optolong L-eNhance Light Pollution
  • Camera: ZWO ASI294MC Pro, Gain: 120, Offset: 0, Temp: -10C
  • Guide Camera: ZWO 120mm Mini
  • Guide Scope: WO f/4 50mm
  • Lights: 48, Darks: 24, Flats: 40
  • Exposure: 300 secs x 48 exposures = total 4 hours
  • Software: SharpCap Pro, NINA, PHD2, DSS, PS
  • Bortle Class: 8
  • Moon Phase:

Monkey Head Nebula Rotated

The below shows the original image turned 90 degrees and you can really see the shape of the monkey head.

Monkey Head Nebula Original

The Monley Head Nebula as imaged.



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