Witch Nebula. IC 2118 also known as Witch Head Nebula due to its shape is an extremely faint reflection nebula believed to be an ancient supernova remnant or gas cloud illuminated by nearby supergiant star Rigel in the constellation of OrionIt lies in the Orion constellation about 900 light-years from EarthThe nature of the dust particles reflecting blue light better than red is a factor in giving. ZWO ASI 1600MM-Pro Mounts. The Veil Nebula also in common parlance known as the Witchs Broom. The Source of all data is NASAs website no copyright infringement is intended.
Today we know this light was from a supernova or exploding star and record the expanding debris cloud as the Veil Nebula a supernova remnant. Interpreting the haunted landscape of experience through sound and movement. As the name implies this reflection nebula associated with the star Rigel looks suspiciously like a fairytale crone. Use features like bookmarks note taking and highlighting while reading Witch Nebula Starcaster Book 4. Look at this mysterious cloud spotted from ISS. Formally known as IC 2118 in the constellation Orion the Witch Head Nebula glows primarily by light reflected from the star.
Oct 31 2013 The Witchs Broom nebula which is part of the Veil Nebula 1500 light-years from Earth is an obvious associate but there are also nebulas named after wizards and others that resemble ghosts or.
IC2118 WITCH HEAD NEBULA. It is located about 900 light-years away from Earth. In fact this entrancing telescopic portrait gives the impression that the witch has fixed her gaze on Orions bright supergiant star Rigel. With piercing eyes prominent nose and pointed chin arrows. Likely the very last object imaged on my first tracker as it has been having some issues and getting sent back. This sharp telescopic view is centered on a western segment of the Veil Nebula cataloged as NGC 6960 but less formally known as the Witchs Broom Nebula.