NGC 2174 (Monkey Head Nebula)

Narrowband image. The colors are mapped to correspond to the visual perception.   Hover the mouse over the image to see the traditional HST palette mapping

 

Technical Details:

Optics: 12" ASA Astrograph at F/3.6
Mount: ASA DDM 85
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M
Filters: Baader 8nm narrowband filters
Dates/Times: January 2011
Location: Home Observatory Varna
Exposure Details: SII = 180 min., Ha = 270 min., OIII = 240 min.
Subexposures: 30 minutes
Acquisition: CCD Soft
Processing: PixInsight, Photoshop CS
     
 

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