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Star Rigel and reflection nebula IC 2118

auteur: R.Gendler/Novapix

référence: a-nec21-18001

Image Size 300 DPI: 42 * 33 cm

A classic reflection 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:

2005 - ASTRONOMY - B STAR - BLUE SUPERGIANT - ERIDANUS - IC 2118 - NEBULA - ORION - REFLECTION NEBULA - RIGEL - STAR - SUPERGIANT - WITCH HEAD -