IC 2177 is colorful star forming region in Monoceros. It is the “head” of the more wide spread Seagull Nebula. There is a small but distinct doughnut shaped object in the center of the upper right quadrant that I have not been able to identify even though the SIMBAD Astronomical Database.
Date Imaged: February 9, 2016
Lens: N16 f/4.5
Exposure: 6.8 hours
Mount: Losmandy Titan
February 9, 2016
N16 f/4.5
6.8 hours
Losmandy Titan
Coordinates: 07h 05' -10d 29'
Camera: QSI 683
Filter: LHaRGB 120:40:90:75:90 minutes
Location: Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
07h 05' -10d 29'
QSI 683
LHaRGB 120:40:90:75:90 minutes
Stardust Observatory, Baguio, Philippines
60 P. Paterno St., Brgy. South Drive, Baguio City, 2600
Philippines