LBN 1122 in the constellation Libra (the Balance)

The molecular cloud LBN 1122 is a relatively featureless but sharply defined nebula. Only at the upper (northern) edge some finer filaments show up. It reminds a bit of a cosmic blobfish.

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Date: 29.07.2021
Optics: C11 with Hyperstar
Aperture: 280 mm
Focal Length: 560 mm
Camera: Alccd12
Exposure: 52 x 180 s
Location: Chamaeleon Observatory, Onjala Lodge, Namibia
Processing: Nebulosity, Registar, Regim, Photoshop
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Bildfeld am Hmmel