Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  LBN 495  ·  Sh2-136  ·  VdB141
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The Ghost Nebula (vdb141) (Ghost Nebula v2), Joe Santacroce
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The Ghost Nebula (vdb141) (Ghost Nebula v2)

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The Ghost Nebula (vdb141) (Ghost Nebula v2), Joe Santacroce
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The Ghost Nebula (vdb141) (Ghost Nebula v2)

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The Ghost Nebula (designated Sh2-136VdB 141) is a reflection nebula located in the constellationCepheus.It lies near the clusterNGC 7023. Looking at the adjacent image, the nebula's name is easily understood. The Ghost Nebula is referred to as a globule (catalogued CB230) and over 2 light-years across. There are several stars embedded, whose reflected light make the nebula appear a yellowish-brown colour. (Wikipedia)

Taken with:
Celestron EdgeHD 8" with .7 Reducer \ ASI294mm Camera
Celestron OAG with ASI174mm Guide Camera
Optolong 31mm RGB Filters
Skywatcher EQ6r-Pro Mount
ASIAir Pro

Processed in Pixinishgt and Photoshop
20 x 300s - Red
20 x 300s - Green
20 x 300s - Blue
Total Integration: 5 Hours

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The Ghost Nebula (vdb141) (Ghost Nebula v2), Joe Santacroce