SUNSET: 
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Photographer:
massimo.difusco
Location of Photo:
Ferrara (Italy)
Date/Time of photo:
18/05/2024 00:00
Equipment:
Konus 200/1000 @950mm (f/4.8), Player One Poseidon-C camera @-5 °C, Sky-Watcher Eq6r Pro mount, Optolong L-QEF filter
Description:
The Ghost Nebula (designated Sh2-136 or vdB 141) is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. It lies near the cluster NGC 7023, associated with the famouc Iris Nebula. The Ghost Nebula is referred to as a globule (catalogued CB 230) 1470 light-years away and over 2 light-years across. There are several stars embedded, whose reflected light make the nebula appear a yellowish-brown colour.
