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Reflection Nebula Cederblad 51 | Schulman Telescope

Reflection Nebula Cederblad 51 in Orion | Schulman Telescope

Cederblad 51 is a blue reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion. It is part of the Sharpless 2-264 molecular cloud, which is sometimes referred to as 'Orion's Head'. Cederblad 51 is located about 1,300 light years away from Earth.


Technical Details

Optics: Schulman 32-inch RCOS Telescope

Camera: SBIG STX16803


Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block/Mount Lemmon SkyCenter/University of Arizona
Image Date: Oct. 1, 2012

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