LBN437

in Lacerta

lbn437

LBN 437 is a faint reflection nebula located in the constellation Lacerta, nestled in a relatively quiet and less-studied region of the Milky Way. Part of the Lynds Bright Nebula catalog, LBN 437 is characterized by clouds of interstellar dust that reflect the light of nearby stars, giving it a soft, bluish glow typical of reflection nebulae. Unlike emission nebulae, which are ionized and glow due to high-energy radiation, LBN 437 is illuminated passively, making it more subtle and less vibrant than other nebula types. This nebula is also notable for its complex, wispy structure, often appearing like faint filaments or webs in astrophotography. The isolated nature of LBN 437 and its relatively quiet surroundings offer astronomers a unique chance to study the properties of interstellar dust and the influence of faint starlight on nebulae, deepening our understanding of the quieter and colder parts of the interstellar medium. Written by ChatGPT.

Imaging Details

 

Telescope:  6 inch f/4 Newtonian with Paracorr Type 2 (effective focal length 690mm) and 2” Feather Touch Focuser

Camera:  Player One Poseidon-C Pro, Anti-Halo Pro Ha+OIII filter, Optolong L-Pro filter, Filter Drawer Max

Resolution: 1.11 arcsec/px 

Mount:  Mesu Mount 200

Guiding:  Player One OAG Max and ZWO ASI290MM Mini guide camera

Exposure Length: HOO: 300 sec x 93, OSC (L-Pro): 300 sec x 185

Location:  Glenwood, MN

Date:  10/4/2024-10/7/2024

Software:  SciTech, SkyGuide (Innovations Foresight), N.I.N.A., Optic FocusLynx, Pixinsight, SkySafari Pro