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The Horsehead Nebula (Barnard 33)

Barnard 33
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Category Nebulas 
Scope Takahashi FS-102 at f/6 
Camera SBIG ST-2000XCM 
Picture Date 2005-01-13 12:00:00 UTC 
Publish Date 2005-08-22 
Comment 30m + 90m exposure

This is an enhanced version of the original raw image by using the LRGB processing technique.


There are several objects in this image. The dark nebula that forms the Horsehead itself is known as Barnard 33 (IC434), the reflection nebula NGC2023 and the Flame Nebula (NGC2024) are also visible. 

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