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M78 (NGC 2068) - The Phantom Casper Nebula., Jordan Marlière
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M78 (NGC 2068) - The Phantom Casper Nebula.

M78 (NGC 2068) - The Phantom Casper Nebula., Jordan Marlière
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M78 (NGC 2068) - The Phantom Casper Nebula.

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M78 (NGC 2068) - The Phantom Casper Nebula.
Photo in LRGB, captured over several nights between 01/08/2021 and 13/02/2021.
8H15min retained over 10H.
M78 (or NGC 2068) is a reflection nebula located in Orion, at a distance of 1600 light years.
This interstellar dust cloud glows by reflection of light from nearby bright blue stars.

Photo details :
L – 56 * 300s – Bin1
R – 16 * 300s – Bin2
G – 14 * 300s – Bin2
B – 13 * 300s – Bin2
Total : 8H15

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M78 (NGC 2068) - The Phantom Casper Nebula., Jordan Marlière