NGC 2174 Monkey Head

Posted: Mar 31st, 2026

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Telescope/Lens: Ричи-Кретьен 6"

Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro

Mount: EQ6R-PRO

Software: Pixinsight

Exposure:

64 x 120" ISO/Gain: 100 - Antlia HaOiii 3 nm

117 x 120" ISO/Gain: 100 - Antlia SiiOiii 3 nm

90 x 60" ISO/Gain: 100 - Optolong L-Qwad

Orange, Bortle 6 zone:

Pavlovskiy Posad, Russia

Mar 28th, 2026

https://vk.com/lzaza1975

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The Monkey Head Nebula, NGC 2174. I consider this session unsuccessful, but it's a shame to discard it. Let it remain as part of my journey)

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Why not turn the image to the "correct" orientation? It looks a bit unusual "upside down" as it is.

23 May, 2026 Reply

Lzaza Replied to Smirnov Andrey

I just checked in Stellarium, and in the sky it appears exactly in this orientation +/- )

24 May, 2026 Reply

Smirnov Andrey Replied to Lzaza

That's also a good argument! :)

24 May, 2026 Reply

Lzaza Replied to Smirnov Andrey

Thank you)))

24 May, 2026 Reply

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