IC 434 The Horsehead Nebula
| The above image is a two frame mosaic featuring a portion of the nebula complex near Orion's belt called the Horsehead nebula. The image was taken using a hydrogen alpha narrowband filter. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 | Designation: IC 434 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Orion |
| Camera: SBIG ST10XME with Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 2400 Light Years |
| Guiding: Self Guided | Type: Emission Nebula |
| Exposure: 360 minutes, 18 x 20 minute subs 6nm ha filter | Position: R.A. 05 hr 41 min , Dec -020 26' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS2 | Date: 26 January 2007 |
| Acquisition: CCDSoft/The Sky 6 | Location: Tolomato River Observatory |