Wallpaper author:
Johan Potgieter
15 Feb 2024
NGC 2170
NGC 2170 is a Reflection Nebula in the Monoceros constellation. It is situated close to the celestial equator and, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year.
Dataset from which the image was processed
NGC 2170
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Reflection Nebula
- Camera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 91.9506 Dec -6.3263
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Chile
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................11 Dec 2023 - 07 Mar 2024
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 290 | 2h30m | 31 |
| Red | 290 | 2h30m | 31 |
| Luminance | 290 | 2h30m | 31 |
| Green | 330 | 2h45m | 30 |