Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Eridanus (Eri)  ·  Contains:  IC 2118  ·  NGC 1909  ·  PK205-26.1  ·  Witch Head nebula  ·  the Witch Head Nebula
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IC 2118 - Witch Head Nebula, Alberto Pisabarro
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IC 2118 is a reflection nebula that is located in the constellation of Erídano, it is believed that it could be a supernova remnant, this nebula is extremely dim and is made up of molecular dust clouds, these dust clouds seem to reflect light Rigel, a nearby star that is part of the well-known Orion Constellation.

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IC 2118 - Witch Head Nebula, Alberto Pisabarro