Deep Sky Object in Autumn
Around LBN 668 (Molecular cloud in Andromeda)


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Date & Time: Nov 3 2024, from 21:59 to 23:12 JST(+0900)
Composed 10 shots with 8 minutes exposed
Optical: TAKAHASHI 16cm(6.3") epsilon (f=530mm, F3.3)
with LPS-D1 Light-pollution suppression filter
Auto-guided with TAKAHASHI JP Equatorial & SBIG STV
CMOS Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro (Cooled temp.: -18°C)
Location: Ooizumi, Hokuto city, Yamanashi pref.

Camera Settings: Recording format...16bit FITS, converted to 16bit TIFF(6248×4176)
Device Size...23.5×15.7mm, Gain...100



LBN 668 / Diffused Nebula, type 6 R
R.A.02h 21m 00.0s (2000.0)
Dec.+50°24' 00" (2000.0)
Apparent Size150×60'
Real SizeN/A
Magnitude -
DistanceN/A
Other IDs -
This image captures the area 10 degrees due west of α Persei (Mirfak) in the constellation Perseus. This region corresponds to the northeastern edge of Andromeda, where very faint molecular cloud drifts. The cloud spans roughly 2.5 degrees east to west and is identified as LBN 668. This nebula comprises regions with various appearances. On the left side of the image, the yellowish 4th magnitude star 65 Andromedae can be seen, surrounded by a reflection nebula illuminated by this star. Meanwhile, on the right side of the image, there is a faint red Hα emission, indicating an ionized region.




Molecular cloud at western Pisces

Molecular cloud around δ Arietis


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