IC434 and B33

The nebulosity in and around IC434 is both complex and beautiful, consisting of B33 (the Horsehead), NGC2024 (the Flame) and NGC2023 (the reflection nebula below IC434). The contrasts between reflection and emission components for both structure and colors is quite striking. This complex is located in the constellation of Orion, just below Alnitak, the left most star in the belt (and brightest star in the image).

Image info:

Takahashi Sky90

Starlight Express
SXV-H9C

No filters used

45x4 mins

f/4.5

Stacked and processed in Astroart

guided with the MX7C in the 12"SCT

11.23.03