IC 2177, known as the Seagull Nebula + Raffaele Calcagno + L-Para (L-Parallels)

IC 2177, known as the Seagull Nebula

Credit: Raffaele Calcagno

Filters: Optolong L-Para (L-Parallels)

 

 

 

IC 2177, known as the Seagull Nebula, is a large region of gas and dust located between the constellations of Monoceros and Canis Major, about 3,700 light-years from Earth. Its distinctive shape, reminiscent of a seagull with outstretched wings, is the result of the irregular distribution of interstellar gas. The nebula is composed primarily of ionized hydrogen, which emits light in the H-alpha line, responsible for the dominant red color. This shot marks the end of the nebulae series. I would have liked to use two more nights to photograph the sulfur (SII) individually, but I prefer to leave time for the galaxies, which will be the next objective, weather permitting.
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Technical Data:
Tube/Mount: Askar FRA 300 Pro & Heq5 Pro
Camera: 294 MC PRO
Integration & Filter: 132 300” Optolong L-PARA exposures
Acquisition: Asiair mini
Teleguider: Take 60/240
Guiding Camera: ZWO 224 with UV/IR cut
Location: Faggiano (TA) 13-18/02/2026 Bortle: 6
Processing Software: DSS-PS
Credits: Raffaele Calcagno

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