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> Star Rigel and reflection nebula IC 2118

Star Rigel and reflection nebula IC 2118

author: B&S.Fletcher/Novapix

reference: a-nec21-18003

Image Size 300 DPI: 42 * 33 cm

The witch Head nebula, IC 2118, lies 2 degrees northwest of the bright class B supergiant Rigel which is thought to be the source of illumination for the nebula.

Keywords for this photo:

ASTRONOMY - B STAR - BLUE SUPERGIANT - ERIDANUS - IC 2118 - NEBULA - ORION - REFLECTION NEBULA - RIGEL - STAR - SUPERGIANT - WITCH HEAD -