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LDN1622 Grayscale
Planewave 17” CDK
Camera: FLI ML16803
Filter: Chroma L,R,G,B
Focuser: IRF90
Focal Length: 2939mm
Focal Ratio: f/6.8
Mount: 10 Micron GM3000
Location: Deep Sky West, Chile
25h of data, combination in PixInsight done:
L: 24 x 1200sec
R: 12 x 600sec
G: 9 x 600sec
B: 13 x 600sec
Ha: 23 x 1800sec
LDN1622 Grayscale
Planewave 17” CDK
Camera: FLI ML16803
Filter: Chroma L,R,G,B
Focuser: IRF90
Focal Length: 2939mm
Focal Ratio: f/6.8
Mount: 10 Micron GM3000
Location: Deep Sky West, Chile
25h of data, combination in PixInsight done:
L: 24 x 1200sec
R: 12 x 600sec
G: 9 x 600sec
B: 13 x 600sec
Ha: 23 x 1800sec
Lynds' Catalogue of Dark Nebulae (abbreviation: LDN) is an astronomical catalogue of dark nebulae. It was compiled by American astronomer Beverly Turner Lynds in 1962.
Pictured here is the 1622nd entry in that catalog. This is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion, visible during the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere. The dense concentration of dust obscures light that is emitted behind it. The red-pink areas are emission regions containing hydrogen gas that emits red light when energized by very hot nearby stars.
Here is the twist though. The dark portion of the nebula has an appearance of an ominous shadowy figure which has been named the “Boogeyman Nebula” at some point in time by observers and perhaps astrophotographers. This is the name that is most frequently used when referencing this object!
Alright, you want say it’s the Boogeyman, go ahead. I personally think it looks a lot like one of the Transformer characters from that contemporary movie series.
LDN 1622 is “very close” to Earth, only 500 light years and measures about 10 light years across.
Capture info:
Location: SkyPi Remote Observatory, Pie Town NM US
Telescope: Orion Optics UK AG14 (F3.8)
Camera: QHY 268M
Mount: 10Micron GM3000
Data: HaLRGB 15.5, 8, 6, 5, 5 hours approximately.
Processing: Pixinsight
The Boogeyman Nebula LDN1622 Starless
HaLRGB
Found in the constellation of Orion at a distance of 1500LY from Earth.
Equipment:
QHY268M
FRA600 Telescope
QHYFW3
Astronomik filters
ZWOASI224MC guide cam
365 Astronomy delux 60mm guide scope
Capture:
18 x 300 red
18 x 300 green
18 x 300 blue
50 x 300 Lum
50 x 300 Ha
Bias & flats calibrated
Software:
PHD2, SGP, Pixinsight & Photoshop
🌌 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"
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