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A Dusty Rose

This is an another image of the High Galactic Cirrus, also known as Integrated Flux Nebula (IFN) that fills much of the north circumpolar region. This particular view is situated at 86 degrees north declination. I cannot find that it has ever been catalogued as a distinct object. To me it looks like a dusty Rosette Nebula.



Exposure Information

Date: February 11 - 17, 2024

Location: Astronomy Acres, New Mexico

Telescope: SharpStar 150/2.8HNT

Focal length: 420mm

F/ratio: f/2.8

Imager: QHY 268C

448 x 3 minutes (22.4 hours)