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Photographer:
Edski2000
Location of Photo:
Anderson SC
Date/Time of photo:
12/25/2025
Equipment:
Stellarview SVX102 Raptor, ASI2600mc pro, Antlia ALP-T5nm, Skywatcher EQ6R pro, ASiair Pro, ASI-EAF, Processed in Pixinsight
Description:
LDN 1622, also known as the Boogeyman Nebula, is a dark nebula in the Orion constellation, famous for its spooky, shadowy shape resembling a figure against the glowing backdrop of Barnard's Loop, a large emission nebula. This dense cloud of cold interstellar dust and gas blocks light, appearing dark against brighter areas, and is relatively close to Earth (around 500 light-years), making it a popular target for astrophotographers, though capturing it requires long exposures
