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Witch's Head Nebula, XU CHEN
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Witch's Head Nebula

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Witch's Head Nebula

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Witch Head Nebula IC 2118 is located southwest of the Pleiades in the constellation of Orion. It is an extremely demanding target for astrophotography, requiring low light pollution, high transparency, and a favorable angle for optimal results. Additionally, due to its dimness, a fast aperture lens can significantly enhance the efficiency of capturing it. Seizing the opportunity of the Gemini meteor shower, I flew to Yunnan, the renowned astronomical photography sanctuary, equipped with deep space imaging gear, and my wish was fulfilled.

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Witch's Head Nebula, XU CHEN

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