Monkey Head Nebula (NGC 2170)

Monkey Head Nebula (or NGC 2170) is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation Orion. It got its name because on early astronomical images it resembled a monkey's head. The nebula is located at a distance of approximately 2.4 thousand light years from Earth. It consists of gas and dust that glow due to ultraviolet radiation from stars located inside or near it. Inside the nebula, processes of new star formation are taking place. Telescope: Refractor SVBONY SV 503 ED102 Camera: QHY 294 pro, Mount: ZWO AM3 Guide scope: SW 8x50mm, Guide camera: ZWO asi 385 mc Corrector: SVBONY 193 0.8x Photo Reducer Imaging 10/12/2024 25 frames x 300 sec gain 1600 offset 30 t-10C filter L-pro Software: APP, PHs Camera Raw Light pollution zone: Green Calibration frames (Darks, Flats, Dark-Flats, Offsets) available