Horsehead Nebula (Ha)

Barnard 33 / IC 434

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About this Image

A 3-panel hydrogen-alpha mosaic of the iconic Horsehead Nebula in Orion. This monochrome image reveals the intricate structure of the dark nebula silhouetted against the glowing emission nebula IC 434, about 1,500 light-years away.

Capture Details

Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Equipment
11" RASA
Panels
3 panel mosaic