IC 434 Horsehead Nebula
The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion. The bright star is Alnitak. The Horsehead Nebula is approximately 1,500 light-years from Earth. This is a 3 panel mosaic.
Image Details
Camera
ASI2600MM DUO
Scope
AT12 IN
Mount
Paramount ME
Guiding
Selfguide 5 sec
Exposure
S:H:O 40:50:43 @ 300 s = 11:05 total over 6 nights
Location
Donvale
Date
2026-10-05
Coordinates
RA: 05h 40m 52s
DEC: -02° 25' 42"
DEC: -02° 25' 42"
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