Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Canis Major (CMa)  ·  Contains:  IC 468  ·  NGC 2359  ·  PGC 136794  ·  PGC 149790  ·  Sh2-298
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Thor or Asterix Helmet / Duck Nebula, KiwiAstro
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Thor or Asterix Helmet / Duck Nebula

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Thor or Asterix Helmet / Duck Nebula, KiwiAstro
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Thor or Asterix Helmet / Duck Nebula

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NGC 2359 at 12k LY is an interesting object to image with its helmet-shaped cloud and wing-like appendages. I have imaged in the past with my OSC but wanted to give a try on my Mono cam. This is a mix of S2, Ha and O3 subs over several nights at different exposures and gains.

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Thor or Asterix Helmet / Duck Nebula, KiwiAstro

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