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vdB14-15

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van den Bergh 14 (blue nebula right of center) and vdB15 (blue/pink nebula left of center) are classified as reflection nebulae but there is also a subtle red emission component to vdB15.  The nebulae are also surrounded by subtle dust clouds and abundant colorful stars.  

Acquisition Details

LUM = 52x10min
OSC = 50x10min
Total = 17hrs


SV152 Refractor @ f/6 Riccardi .75x Reducer
SBIG STF-8300M
Atik EFW2/OAG
Astrodon LRGB filters Losmandy
G11-Gemini 2