NGC 2170: Reflections and Shadows in Monoceros
Image Title: NGC 2170 Angel Nebula in HaLRGB
Copyright: Capturing Ancient Photons
Date image was taken: January 06, 2026
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup
Description and Details: NGC 2170, often called the Angel Nebula, is a stunningly complex region of gas and dust located approximately 2,400 to 2,700 light-years away in the constellation Monoceros (the Unicorn). It serves as a premier example of a "cosmic canvas," featuring a rare intersection of reflection, emission, and dark nebulae within the massive Monoceros R2 star-forming region.
Imaging Telescope
Sky-Watcher Quattro 250P / 10-S
Imaging Camera
ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
Mount
Sky-Watcher EQ6 Pro
Filters
Antlia 3.5nm Narrowband H-alpha 36 mm · Antlia V-Pro Blue 36 mm · Antlia V-Pro Green 36 mm · Antlia V-Pro Luminance 36 mm · Antlia V-Pro Red 36 mm
Name: Carlos Taylor
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