LDN 1251 - The Rotten Fish, quietly drifting

by Eduardo Barbosa

Objects in field: LDN 1251

Equipment: Sky-Watcher Esprit 100ED, QHYCCD QHY268 M

Integration: 26h 24m

A dark nebula in Cepheus, informally known as the Rotten Fish. A tangle of dust and faint structure set against a surprisingly busy background - galaxies scattered throughout, and filaments that only show up if you're patient (or stubborn).