Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Eridanus (Eri)  ·  Contains:  IC 2118  ·  Witch Head nebula
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IC 2118 - The Witch Head Nebula, Hap Griffin
IC 2118 - The Witch Head Nebula
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IC 2118 - The Witch Head Nebula

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The Witch Head Nebula - IC 2118. This EXTREMELY dim object in the constellation of Orion appears predominately blue since it is a reflection nebula illuminated by the light from the blue star Rigel, which is outside of the image frame. It lies at a distance of 1000 light years.

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IC 2118 - The Witch Head Nebula, Hap Griffin