Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Orion (Ori)  ·  Contains:  Flame Nebula  ·  IC 434  ·  NGC 2023  ·  Orion B

Image of the day 04/19/2023

NGC 2023, In the Shadow of the Horsehead, Kent Wood
NGC 2023, In the Shadow of the Horsehead
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NGC 2023, In the Shadow of the Horsehead

Image of the day 04/19/2023

NGC 2023, In the Shadow of the Horsehead, Kent Wood
NGC 2023, In the Shadow of the Horsehead
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NGC 2023, In the Shadow of the Horsehead

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Reflection nebula NGC 2023 is often upstaged by its iconic neighbor, Barnard 33. Reflection and ionization nebulae are laced together surrounding the nebula’s host star, blue giant HD 37903.  Hidden beyond the upper right corner, Alnitak also sheds some blue light on the scene.

Acquisition information:
Location: Fairview Utah
Date: February 20, 2023
Mount: Astro-Physics 1600
Camera:  QHY 600
LRGB: 200:60:60:60

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NGC 2023, In the Shadow of the Horsehead, Kent Wood