IC 443
The Jellyfish Nebula
IC 443 is a supernova remnant in the constellation of Gemini. The bright star is Eta Geminorum, also known as Propus. The brighter nebula near the lower left is listed as IC 444. This SNR is located approx 1500 light years from earth and has a span of approx 70 light years across. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 @ f7.7 | Designation: IC 443 and IC 444 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Gemini |
| Camera: Apogee U16M with Gen II Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 1500 Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Emission Nebula |
| Exposure: 360 min Ha and 360 min RGB | Position: R.A. 06 hr 17 min , Dec +220 49' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 26 - 27 October 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |