Scope Diagram Astrocamera.Net - Astrophotography by Dave Kodama

Seagull Nebula (IC2177)

This is a full-frame 6x7 view of the Seagull Nebula (IC2177) and the surrounding area. The cluster at the top of the frame is M50 (NGC2323). The plane of the galaxy runs nearly vertically through the frame along the dark lane visible next to the Seagull Nebula.

  • 45 minutes on E200 (+2 push)
  • Borg 100ED @ f/4
  • Guided with Borg 76ED and STV autoguider
  • Losmandy G11 / Gemini mount
  • Portal, Arizona
  • 31 March 2003
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