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Posted: 17 Jan 2021

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IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula

IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula
The Nebula is named as it looks like a Seagull flying with wings both sides of the head. I was looking for a new target to try out while there was no moon and I was able to get two nights cloud free, this is Just below Sirius in the Milky way. We see in Summer its mostly only stars in the bow not a lot of colour or dust clouds. I have added to the shot below all the targets shot this year.

Summer bow


This is 8h 20 min worth of shots 10 min each over two nights no moon & no clouds.
the starless version may give you the shape better.

Seagull stars added

Erhard Bernstein, Ko Hummel, Rrrolf, cammino and 2 other people have particularly liked this photo

6 comments - The latest ones
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
I dips me lid, Steve! :-) Great work, but I doubt I'd have the patience to get results like this.
3 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to tiabunna club
I have to admit the road has been long and quite a few dragons and I did nearly throw in the towel mid last year it was getting all too much. this was the real turning point the second multi target night and every thing worked like clock work. you could not do this free hand at all over multi nights and get such a result. this is just the way I did want my astro photos to look and result so it is very gratifying to finally get some where close.

you keep safe both of you I can at least enjoy the freedom in WA.
3 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
A magnificent sight, so beautiful! The given name is perfect!
3 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
I agree with you its not a big nebula but I think one that is so apply named it stands out.certainly not one you see very often in photos. many thanks glad you like it.
3 years ago.
 Ko Hummel
Ko Hummel club
a very nice one Steve, for me it is a bit low on the horizon to get it perfect.
3 years ago.
Steve Paxton club has replied to Ko Hummel club
Its not a big nebula but I like it as you can see the shape perfectly. I was happy over all with the result Just so many stars out there. Looks like to get these you need a good 8 -10 hours of data. I can even see Andromeda... Next year....
3 years ago. Edited 3 years ago.

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