Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Auriga (Aur)  ·  Contains:  24 Aur  ·  24 phi Aur  ·  HD35520  ·  HD35633  ·  IC 417  ·  LBN 804  ·  LDN 1526  ·  Sh2-234  ·  The star φ Aur  ·  WISEA J052705.83+343311.8
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IC417 - A difficult target, Anthony Brunet-Bessette
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IC417 - A difficult target

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IC417 - A difficult target, Anthony Brunet-Bessette
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IC417 - A difficult target

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IC 417 is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Auriga. It is also known as the Spider Nebula or the Spindle Nebula due to its distinctive shape, which is formed by a central star surrounded by a disk of gas and dust. The nebula is thought to be the result of a star in the process of forming, with the central star still in the process of contracting and heating up. The nebula is located about 10,000 light-years from Earth and is visible through a telescope with a moderate to large aperture. It is a popular target for amateur astronomers and is also studied by professional astronomers for its properties and characteristics.

THIS IS NOT THE FINAL RESULT. I WILL POST A VERSION BETTER CALIBRATED. Darks have to be remade due to the huge banding.

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IC417 - A difficult target, Anthony Brunet-Bessette