IC 2118 the Witch Head Nebula (RonAdams)

Celestial hemisphere: Southern · Constellation: Eridanus (Eri) · Contains: IC 2118 · Witch Head nebula

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IC 2118 the Witch Head Nebula

I decided before I went outside that I was going to attempt to image IC 2118. Over the past several years I've tried 3 or 4 times to image this object but I was unsuccessful in getting an image.

For those that don't know already this is a very, very dim object. I could only see a wisp of

nebulosity in the raw subs which made it impossible to properly frame the object. I think this

is the most difficult image that I've ever tired to process. I was successful in getting an image

this time and I'm pleased with that. However I wish I could have gotten a better image.

Even though my image leaves a lot to be desired and I know this sounds silly but just getting

the image gave me a tremendous sense of accomplishment. The sky last night was not that

great. It was not nearly as transparent as it was the night before. There were very high thin

clouds that are hard to see at night. I had to trash 10 or 12 of my light frames because of

the clouds. With all of that said please enjoy my first image of IC 2118.

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