NGC896 - Nebula in Cassiopeia

Image Details

HaRGB = 330:120:120:120 minutes
Takahashi Sky90
f4.5 field flattener
SBIG ST-2000XM w/CFW8A
Tru-Balance HaRGB Filters
CCDStack, Photoshop CS3
10/10/2007, 10/15/2007, 11/03/2007 & 11/05/2007
Mead, Colorado

Two nebula that make up the northwest portion of the Heart Nebula are NGC896 and IC1795. NGC896 is the brighter centered area. IC1795 includes NGC896 and the larger surrounding area. In addition to the emission nebula, many dark nebulae can be seen.