Reflection Nebula IC 2087 in Taurus: Wide-field view | Focal Pointe Observatory

Reflection Nebula IC 2087 in Taurus: Wide-field view | Focal Pointe Observatory

"At image center is the reflection nebula IC 2087. Near the upper-left is the reflection nebula [B77] and to the lower right is GN 04.39.1. These three nebulae are a bit unusual, as reflection nebulae are usually blue."

"The large irregular dark nebula, Barnard 22, in the constellation Taurus, obscures the three reflection nebulae. Within B22, Barnard also identified B14 and B222. North is to the right."

Distance: ~430 light years

Image Data: Takahashi FSQ-106ED @ f/5.0 (530 mm F.L.)

Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke

Caption Credit: Bob Franke

Image Capture Dates: Jan. 27-31, 2017

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