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Horsehead Nebula - Barnard 33

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Barnard 33, the Horsehead Nebula, is a dark nebula located in the bright red emission region known as IC 434.  This is a famous object, but it's too faint to be imaged properly from my backyard.  I will try again with a longer exposure next year.
 

Horsehead Nebula B33 / IC 434
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 Object Details:  
 
 Type:  Dark nebula
 Constellation:  Orion
 Distance:  1500 light-years
 Size:  Don't know

 Image Details:
  
 Date:  Nov. 02, 2003
 Site:  Harahan, LA
 Exposure:  CCD, 4 x 5 min.
 Filters:  Orion SkyGlow LPR
 Processing:  MSB Astroart 3.0
 Telescope:  10" Meade LX200
 Reducer:  Meade, f/3.3
 CCD:  Starlight Express MX7C
 Autoguider:  S.T.A.R. 2000