VDB 123 and Serpens Reflection Nebula
Image Description and Details : VDB 123 is a reflection nebula in Serpens embedded in the Serpens Dark Cloud. It is illuminated by HD 170634 a magnitude 9.75 blue star.
Standing out in contrast to VDB 123 is a bright region of orange nebulosity, the Serpens reflection nebula.
Imaged in LRGB on our PlaneWave CDK 1000 at Observatorio El Sauce, Chile.
Image Processing: Mike Selby and Mark Hanson
Integration Time: L 16 hours RGB 5.5 hours each.
Copyright: Mike Selby/Mark Hanson
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