NGC2245 Reflection Nebula in Narrowband SHO Palette
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 at 4:16:09 AM · 2026/Astrophotography
This deep-sky astrophotography image captures NGC2245, a reflection nebula, using a combination of narrowband and broadband filters. The image was processed using the SHO (Sulfur-Hydrogen-Oxygen) palette, revealing intricate blue-grey nebulosity against a star-filled field. The brownish tones in the upper left indicate dust regions, while the nebula's characteristic reflection properties create the ethereal blue glow around several bright stars in the center and lower portions of the frame. The 5.1-hour integration time reveals faint structural details throughout the field.
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