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30112024-B78
☁️ The Dark Horse Nebula - B78 ☁️
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A dive into the Dark Horse Nebula (Barnard 78), one of the most striking examples of a dark nebula, nestled within the rich Milky Way star fields of the constellation Ophiuchus. A masterpiece of contrast, it reveals the cosmic interplay between light and shadow.
🔭 Target: Dark Horse Nebula (B78)
📍 Location: Constellation Ophiuchus, approximately 500 light-years away
🌟 Apparent Magnitude: Difficult to measure due to its dark, opaque nature
📐 Apparent Size: Spanning nearly 10 degrees, including nearby structures
About the Region:
Dark nebulae like B78 are dense regions of interstellar dust and gas that block light from the stars and nebulae behind them. The Dark Horse Nebula is part of a larger complex, including the Pipe Nebula and the Coalsack Nebula, creating a silhouette against the bright Milky Way. These regions are fertile grounds for future star formation.
🎨 Processing Notes:
This image emphasizes the intricate textures of the dark dust lanes and the warm glow of the surrounding Milky Way stars. The contrast between the bright starfields and the dark tendrils highlights the nebula's mysterious allure.
Instrument: Telescope Takahashi FSQ-106ED, Camera FLI PL16803, Filters Astrodon Halpha, RGB
Lights: Halpha 10x600", RGB 30x600"
#DarkHorseNebula #Barnard78 #Astrophotography #DeepSkyImaging #MilkyWay
30112024-B78
☁️ The Dark Horse Nebula - B78 ☁️
follow - share - credit
www.instagram.com/ale_motta_astrofotografia
A dive into the Dark Horse Nebula (Barnard 78), one of the most striking examples of a dark nebula, nestled within the rich Milky Way star fields of the constellation Ophiuchus. A masterpiece of contrast, it reveals the cosmic interplay between light and shadow.
🔭 Target: Dark Horse Nebula (B78)
📍 Location: Constellation Ophiuchus, approximately 500 light-years away
🌟 Apparent Magnitude: Difficult to measure due to its dark, opaque nature
📐 Apparent Size: Spanning nearly 10 degrees, including nearby structures
About the Region:
Dark nebulae like B78 are dense regions of interstellar dust and gas that block light from the stars and nebulae behind them. The Dark Horse Nebula is part of a larger complex, including the Pipe Nebula and the Coalsack Nebula, creating a silhouette against the bright Milky Way. These regions are fertile grounds for future star formation.
🎨 Processing Notes:
This image emphasizes the intricate textures of the dark dust lanes and the warm glow of the surrounding Milky Way stars. The contrast between the bright starfields and the dark tendrils highlights the nebula's mysterious allure.
Instrument: Telescope Takahashi FSQ-106ED, Camera FLI PL16803, Filters Astrodon Halpha, RGB
Lights: Halpha 10x600", RGB 30x600"
#DarkHorseNebula #Barnard78 #Astrophotography #DeepSkyImaging #MilkyWay