Re: [APML] New Image: NGC 2174

[Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>]

Hi Rob and all,

--- Robert Gendler <robgendler@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> I've uploaded a new image of the emission nebula 
> NGC 2174 in Orion. 
> http://www.robgendlerastropics.com/2174.html
> Its an (HA/R)GB taken with the FSQ106 and ST10E.
> There's a little region of reflection nebulosity in the lower right
> which I could not find a catalog number for. If anyone knows
> please let me know.

I find several things about this shot fascinating:
1. This object is well placed in the sky.
2. 2174 is larger than the Triffid Nebula, which makes it a great film
target for longer focal length scopes.
3. It looks to be fairly bright and not too tenuous.
4. Notwithstanding the fact that Rob has over 3 hours of CCD exposure
time invested, I am surprised that I have never heard of this.

I attempted to shoot it last night but I don't have high hopes as
numerous equipment issues were popping up due to cold air, hopefully
not to operator error. :-)

I wonder if any of you have a film image of this one?

Alan

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Alan Voetsch
critter12952@yahoo.com

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