Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Monoceros (Mon)  ·  Contains:  IC 446  ·  IC 447  ·  NGC 2245
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IC 447 and IC 446 (IC 2169 and IC 2167) in Monoceros, Earle Waghorne
IC 447 and IC 446 (IC 2169 and IC 2167) in Monoceros
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IC 447 and IC 446 (IC 2169 and IC 2167) in Monoceros

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IC 447 and IC 446 (IC 2169 and IC 2167) in Monoceros, Earle Waghorne
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IC 447 and IC 446 (IC 2169 and IC 2167) in Monoceros

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I don't know why these reflection nebulae are included twice in the IC catalogue but it is a fascinating region with the bright reflection nebulae, dense clouds of dust that obscure large areas. There is also an area of emission, of which the very edge can be seen at the top of the image, above IC 407.

I tinkered with the image for quite a while and eventually opted for a brighter rendering to bring out the  detail in the darker areas.

The final image (d) is both brighter and more saturated; I like the way that it brings out the range of colours from the emission nebulae.

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  • IC 447 and IC 446 (IC 2169 and IC 2167) in Monoceros, Earle Waghorne
    Original
  • IC 447 and IC 446 (IC 2169 and IC 2167) in Monoceros, Earle Waghorne
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    IC 447 and IC 446 (IC 2169 and IC 2167) in Monoceros, Earle Waghorne
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Description: Couldn't resist tinkering with this image. I like the brighter colours.

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IC 447 and IC 446 (IC 2169 and IC 2167) in Monoceros, Earle Waghorne