BARNARD 33 & NGC 2023 - Black & Reflection Nebula

Orion

 (ra: 5:41,01 / dec -02:27,2)

 (ra: 5:41,06 / dec -02:14)

DATA

TYPE: Dark Nebula  & Reflection Nebula

VISUAL MAGNITUDE: n/a

SIZE: 6 x 4 arc minutes  / 10 arc minutes

DISTANCE: 1600 light years

OBJECT DESCRIPTION

The remarkable Horse Head Nebula is a dark cloud of dust and gas which presents a particular shape. B33 stands in front of emission nebula IC 434 blocking its light. The height of B33 covers a distance of five light years and it can only be seen through photographs or special filters in absolutely dark skies. NGC 2023 is a reflection nebula often overlooked because its companion, however is a bright and beautiful object and give nice color contrast to the whole area.

IMAGE INFORMATION

TELESCOPE: 6 Inches Synta Newtonian, LXD 75

SKY CONDITIONS: Rural Skies

CAMERA: Starlight Xpress SXVF H9 @f 5

FILTERS: Astronomik Type II + Ha 6nm

EXPOSURES: LHaRGB (15,10,5,5,5) - RGB binned 2x2

GUIDING: WO ZenithStar 66 SXV Guide Head, AA 3.72 Control Camera Plugin

PROCESSING: Calibrate darks, flats, and offsets in ImagesPlus. CCDSharp, Photoshop CS