IC2169
About this celestial object
IC 2169 appears as a delicate reflection nebula, scattered starlight set in a winter star field.
Reflection nebulae scatter the light of nearby stars off fine dust and appear soft on photographs—visually often only hinted at.
The low altitude damps contrast, but long integration brings out the fine structures.
959 short exposures sum to a little over two and a half hours at f/5.
Image and observation
Catalogue: IC 2169
Capture date: 2025-12-27
Total exposure: 9590 s
Imaging and processing: Ulrich Schwarz · Vespera Pro