NGC 2170, in the constellation Orion and about 2,700 light years away, is a reflection nebula formed from the light of a young star cluster. Its characteristic blue glow results from the excitation of the interstellar matter. As a “star-forming region”, NGC 2170 emerged from a cloud of gas and dust that triggered the birth of new stars. Discovered by William Herschel on 16 October 1784.
| IMAGE DATA | |
|---|---|
| Object | NGC 2170 |
| Distance | approx. 2,700 light years |
| Date | 17. & 18.12.2023 |
| Exposure | 155x180 sec. - Total 7,75h |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Telescope | Skywatcher 150 Quattro |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 2600mc Pro |
| Corrector | TS-Optics Newton Coma Corrector 1.0x |
| Guiding | Zwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 290mm Mini & Asiair |
| Software | AsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC, Topaz Deniose AI, Star X Terminator |