Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Eridanus (Eri)  ·  Contains:  65 Eri)  ·  69 Eri)  ·  NGC 1909  ·  The star 63 Eri  ·  The star Kursi al Jauzah I (ψ Eri  ·  The star Kursi al Jauzah II (λ Eri  ·  the Witch Head Nebula
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"Witch Head Nebula", Mark Sansom
"Witch Head Nebula"
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"Witch Head Nebula"

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"Witch Head Nebula", Mark Sansom
"Witch Head Nebula"
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"Witch Head Nebula"

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IC 2118 or the "Witch Head Nebula" in the constellation Eridanus. Thought  to be an ancient supernova remnant. Illuminated by nearby supergiant star Rigel in Orion at the top of the frame.

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