Understanding the birth of NGC 1955, NGC 1968 and NGC 1974...

by Loïck VIGER

Objects in field: NGC 1955, NGC 1968, NGC 1974

Equipment: TS-Optics 350mm/14" ONTC f/5 Newtonian (carbon tube), Player One Poseidon-M Pro

Integration: 9h 15m

French Version (English version below) : Photographing NGC 1955 was initially a personal wink to me; my family and friends will understand… But beyond the anecdote, and as I read through the scientific articles on this complex nebula formation, which also includes NGC 1968 and NGC 1974, I discovered some interesting facts that I'd like to share with you. NGC 1955 is a nebula located 158,000…