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02122024-LDN 1622
🌌 The Boogeyman Nebula - LDN 1622 🌌
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Immerse yourself in the mystique of LDN 1622, affectionately nicknamed the "Boogeyman Nebula." This striking dark nebula stands out against a vibrant backdrop of glowing hydrogen gas in the constellation Orion, offering a hauntingly beautiful spectacle.
🔭 Target: LDN 1622
📍 Location: Constellation Orion, approximately 500–800 light-years away
🌟 Apparent Magnitude: 6.5 (estimated brightness of surrounding area)
📐 Apparent Size: Covers an area of about 10 arcminutes in the sky
About the Region:
Dark nebulae like LDN 1622 are dense clouds of interstellar dust and gas that obscure the light from stars behind them. Located near the plane of the Milky Way, LDN 1622 lies close to the bright Orion Nebula but remains an enigmatic and less explored region. Its eerie silhouette earns it the name "Boogeyman," as its contours resemble a shadowy figure lurking in the cosmos.
🎨 Processing Notes:
The image captures the stark contrast between the dark tendrils of LDN 1622 and the glowing red hydrogen alpha emission. Special care was taken to highlight the subtle interplay between the dense molecular cloud and the surrounding emission nebula, creating a balanced and detailed representation.
“Image Acquisition by the staff at Deep Sky West Remote Observatory
Lights: Red 15x900", Green 23x900", Blu 11x900", Halpha 28x1800", Luminance 25x900"
#BoogeymanNebula #LDN1622 #Astrophotography #CosmicArt #OrionRegion
02122024-LDN 1622
🌌 The Boogeyman Nebula - LDN 1622 🌌
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www.instagram.com/ale_motta_astrofotografia
Immerse yourself in the mystique of LDN 1622, affectionately nicknamed the "Boogeyman Nebula." This striking dark nebula stands out against a vibrant backdrop of glowing hydrogen gas in the constellation Orion, offering a hauntingly beautiful spectacle.
🔭 Target: LDN 1622
📍 Location: Constellation Orion, approximately 500–800 light-years away
🌟 Apparent Magnitude: 6.5 (estimated brightness of surrounding area)
📐 Apparent Size: Covers an area of about 10 arcminutes in the sky
About the Region:
Dark nebulae like LDN 1622 are dense clouds of interstellar dust and gas that obscure the light from stars behind them. Located near the plane of the Milky Way, LDN 1622 lies close to the bright Orion Nebula but remains an enigmatic and less explored region. Its eerie silhouette earns it the name "Boogeyman," as its contours resemble a shadowy figure lurking in the cosmos.
🎨 Processing Notes:
The image captures the stark contrast between the dark tendrils of LDN 1622 and the glowing red hydrogen alpha emission. Special care was taken to highlight the subtle interplay between the dense molecular cloud and the surrounding emission nebula, creating a balanced and detailed representation.
“Image Acquisition by the staff at Deep Sky West Remote Observatory
Lights: Red 15x900", Green 23x900", Blu 11x900", Halpha 28x1800", Luminance 25x900"
#BoogeymanNebula #LDN1622 #Astrophotography #CosmicArt #OrionRegion