IC 443, also known as the “Jellyfish Nebula”, is an emission nebula in the constellation Gemini, about 5,000 light years from Earth. It formed around 30,000 years ago from a supernova explosion. Its fascinating shape developed through interactions with the surrounding interstellar medium.
| IMAGE DATA | |
|---|---|
| Object | IC443 Quallen-Nebula |
| Distance | 5,000 light years |
| Date | 13.01.2024 |
| Exposure | 40x600sec. Ha & OIII, 32x180sec. RGB- Total approx. 8.3h |
| Mount | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro |
| Telescope | Skywatcher 150 Quattro |
| Camera | ZWO ASI 2600mc Pro |
| Filters | Optolong L-Extreme |
| Corrector | TS-Optics Newton Coma Corrector 1.0x |
| Guiding | Zwo Asi OAG with ZWO Asi 290mm Mini & Asiair |
| Software | AsiAir, Astropixel Processor, Photoshop CC, Topaz Deniose AI, Star X Terminator |