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IC 2118

This image is of IC 2118, commonly known as the Witch head Nebula. The brightest star in this image is 65 Psi Eradani. This reflection nebula reflects the light from brilliant, hot Rigel in Orion to the right of this image.  This image was taken at New Mexico Skies guest observatory  with a 150mm Takahashi refractor. North is down in this image to better see the silhouette of the witch...



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