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NGC 2170 The Angel Nebula, Hunter Outten
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NGC 2170 The Angel Nebula

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NGC 2170 The Angel Nebula

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Dusty nebula NGC 2170, (aka the Angel Nebula), shines near the image center. Reflecting the light of nearby hot stars, NGC 2170 is joined by other bluish reflection nebulae, a red emission region, many dark absorption nebulae, and a backdrop of colorful stars. It is part of a massive, star-forming molecular cloud in the constellation of the Unicorn (Monoceros). The giant molecular cloud, Mon R2, is impressively close, estimated to be only 2,400 light-years or so away.

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12 hours total integration
Explore Scientific 102mm ED Triplet
Focal Reduced to 571mm F/5.6
ZWO ASI 2600MC-PRO Gain 100/-20C
Optolong L-Pro
iOptron GEM 28
Bortle 5

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NGC 2170 The Angel Nebula, Hunter Outten