IC1805 - Heart Nebula

IC1805 - Heart Nebula

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This large complex of faint nebulosity is located in Cassiopeia. The nebula resembles a cross section of a heart.

Date: 09-29-06

Telescope: Takahashi FSQ 106 Camera:STL11000M

Exposure Time: LRGB

3.0hrs 1bin Ha;3hrs SII;3hrs Ha;3hrs OIII;

Processing: Maxim,reduced, Adobe combined