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NGC2626 – Final Color

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NGC 2626 - Chile

NGC2626 – Chile

This nebula lies about 3,900 ly away and is dominated by the illuminating 10th magnitude, type B star at its center. The prominent dust cloud to the right side is interesting. Looks a little like an ominous, dark head with jaws about to devour the star.

PlaneWave 12.5″ Astrograph with an ST11000 camera, Astrodon filters, and ASA gearless DDM-85 mount. F/5 LRGB (30/8min L, 5/8min each 2×2 RGB).