The Witch

by Ahmed Waddah

Objects in field: the Witch Head Nebula, Witch Head nebula, NGC 1720, NGC 1726, NGC 1752, NGC 1779, NGC 1797, NGC 1799, NGC 1909, IC 398, IC 2118, LBN 959, LBN 968, LBN 975, 63 Eri, 65 Eri), 65 psi Eri, 69 Eri), 69 lam Eri, PK205-26.1, The star 63 Eri, The star Kursi al Jauzah I (ψ Eri, The star Kursi al Jauzah II (λ Eri

Equipment: William Optics Redcat 51, ZWO ASI2600MM Pro

Integration: 27h 40m

This is the Witch Head Nebula in HaRGB, a reflection nebula in the constellation Eridanus, the nebula is believed to be to be an ancient supernova remnant or gas cloud illuminated by the superstar Rigel in the constellation of Orion. I had imaged this target a couple of times before, but I really wanted to capture in mono. I imaged the target over 6 nights in January and February. After…