The Giraffe Nebula — LDN 1295 in Camelopardalis

Image Title: Giraffe Nebula wide field.

Copyright: Vicente J. Molina - vi10

Date image was taken: September 26, 2025

Location: Santa Pola (Alicante) SPAIN

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: Nestled within the constellation Cassiopeia, LDN1295 (commonly known as the Giraffe Nebula) is a striking example of a dark nebula.

Composed of dense interstellar dust, it obscures background starlight, creating intricate silhouettes against the galactic canvas.

This region, rich in molecular clouds, offers a compelling target for deep-sky astrophotography due to its subtle textures and complex structure.

Its nickname stems from the elongated, graceful shapes reminiscent of a giraffe, making it a poetic landmark in the northern celestial hemisphere.

Image acquisition data:
Telescope: TSAPO65Q
Mount: iOptron HAE29
Camera: Omegon veTEC571MM
Lum: 90x180"
RGB: 20x180"

Name: Vicente J. Molina

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