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Molecular Cloud in Aries
At a distance of about 1000 light-years, this beautiful molecular cloud is found at the very northeast corner of the constellation Aries. Three blue reflection nebulae, vdB 13, 16 and 17, highlight the image. VdB 17 is also catalogued as NGC 1333. Although reflection nebulae are usually blue, the image shows two relatively rare yellow reflection nebulae. Also shown are several dark nebulae catalogued by Beverly Lynds and Edward Barnard.
Taken from 1/22/2014 to 2/21/2014 in Chino Valley, AZ
Takahashi FSQ-106ED refractor
SBIG STF-8300M camera using Baader LRGB filters.
Losmandy G11 mount
Exposure Details:
Lum 240 min.
Red 105 min.
Green 120 min.
Blue 135 min.
Credit & Copyright: Astrophotographer Bob Franke
Bob Franke’s Website: http://bf-astro.com
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