IC443 (The Jellyfish Nebula)

 

     IC443 is an emission nebula and a good example of a supernova remnant with expanding arching shapes and faint wisping tendrils.  This nebula lies north east of the bright star Eta Geminorum at the "foot" of the constellation Gemini. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Optics Camera ISO Exposure Mount/Guiding Processing Location Date
TEC 140 @ f5.2 Canon Rebel XT (350D) modified; Type 1a filter 800 19 x 10 min G11; ST4 through STV70 Dark Subtract & stack in DeepSkyStacker; Levels & Curves in PS CS5 Borrego Springs, CA 10/26/11

Comments: Clear skies.  Average to good seeing.