Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Lacerta (Lac)  ·  Contains:  The star 8 Lac
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The Gecko Nebula, Tommy Lease
The Gecko Nebula
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Description

The Gecko Nebula

LBN 437 is a nebulous complex fittingly located in the constellation Lacerta, the Lizard. It is known as the Gecko Nebula and is often seen with the large, red emission nebula Sh2-126 that runs through the frame. (sky News.ca)

Equipment:
ASI2600MC-Pro
Antlia ALP-T/ Optolong UV/IR
Orion 6" Newt at 450mm fl
Starizona Nexus reducer
EQ6R-Pro

Image Details:
ALP-T- 100x300s, gain 100, -10c, bin1
UV/IR- 350x120s, gain 100, -10c, bin1
Total Integration: 20 hrs

Location: Parker, CO, USA Bortle 5 sky
Image dates: 10/23-10/26/2023

Acquisition and processing:
Acquired in NINA, Processed in Pixinsight

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The Gecko Nebula, Tommy Lease