Blue Horsehead Nebula


Details

The Blue Horsehead Nebula ,IC 4592, in the constellation of scorpius is a blue reflection nebula. The smaller reflection nebula down below is IC 4601. Those objects are located close to the famous Rho Ophiuchi/Antares Region.


Image Details

Telescope Optics
Canon EF200mm L USM II at f/4

Mount
Fornax 51 + Koch FS2

Camera
Canon 40D(a)

Filters
Internal Bayer Matrix

Integration Time
14x300s

Date
3rd of June 2011

Conditions
Excellent Sky Conditions

Remarks
An Apperture was used in front of the lense to stop it down to f/4, to avoid Aperture Blades

Object Details

Type of Object
Reflection Nebula, Dark Nebula

Constellation
Sagittarius

Location
Kiripotib Guestfarm Namibia