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LDN_1251_OSC_Final_Full resolution_6074x4008_U_90

Lynds Dark Nebula (LDN) 1251, lies about 1,000 light-years away in the constellation of Cepheus. This dusty molecular cloud, also known as "The Rotten Fish Nebula," and forms part of a large complex of dark nebulae. Within the image, are the tell-tale reddish glow from scattered Herbig-Haro objects, which are bright patches of nebulosity associated with newborn stars.

Total integration: 7h 10m; No filter

Equipment:

- Telescope: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED

- Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro

- Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro

- Software: Adobe Photoshop, Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight, Stefan Berg Nighttime Imaging 'N' Astronomy (N.I.N.A. / NINA)

 

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Uploaded on July 16, 2025