The Soul Nebula
IC1848 and IC 1871
This emission nebula is known as The Soul Nebula. It is located in the constellation of Cassiopeia very near the Double Cluster and it's companion, The Heart Nebula. See the color version here. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 @ f7.7 | Designation: IC1848, IC 1871 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Cassiopeia |
| Camera: Apogee U16M with Gen II Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 7,500 Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Emission Nebula |
| Exposure: 480 min H-Alpha | Position: R.A. 3 hr 06 min , Dec +600 41' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 06 October 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |