Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  IC 1795  ·  IC 1805  ·  NGC 896
IC1805 - The Heart Nebula, Derryk
IC1805 - The Heart Nebula
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IC1805 - The Heart Nebula

IC1805 - The Heart Nebula, Derryk
IC1805 - The Heart Nebula
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IC1805 - The Heart Nebula

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Description

Also known as Sharpless 2-190, the Heart Nebula, a rich ionized hydrogen emission nebula, lies in the constellation of Cassiopeia at a distance of 7,500 light-years away.

Taken November 25, 2014 from Lake San Antonio, CA, USA.

Total integration: 560 mins (9 hr 20 mins)

Details, Equipment, & Software:

Telescope: Astro-Tech AT65EDQ (FL420mm f/6.5)

Camera: Canon T3i (Full Spectrum, Gary Honis modified)

Mount: Orion Atlas EQ-G

Guide: Orion ST80 w/ SSAG

Capture: Backyard EOS (112x300s lights / 20x darks / flats / dark flats)

Temperature: 4°C

Stacking: Nebulosity 3

Final Processing: Photoshop CS6

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IC1805 - The Heart Nebula, Derryk