Image Title: IC443
Copyright: John Lang
Date image was taken: January 19, 2026
Location: Osnabrück (Germany)
Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup
Description and Details: Sometimes you are in the right place at the right time. I was lucky enough to collect data on this beautiful object for four nights in a row. Even though only the first night was really good, I’m very happy with the final result. Shown here are 18 hours of integration with the Sharpstar 15028HNT-AL. I have wanted to capture this object for a long time because I absolutely love the Ha and OIII composition. I also find the shape of IC 443 simply amazing....somewhere between a brain and a jellyfish.
I find it absolutely fascinating that around 3.000 - 30.000 years ago (estimates vary), a massive star collapsed at the end of its life as a supernova, and today we are able to capture it with our equipment. I hope you enjoy the image.
Name: John Lang
Website or Facebook Profile: http://app.astrobin.com/u/bortle.combat
