Horsehead Nebula - IC 434

Horsehead Nebula (IC 434) true color image taken on January 17, 2026 from Sandstone Ranch of the Douglas County, Colorado (Location on Google Maps)

Federico Arribas

Telescope:

Askar 71F | 490 mm | f/6.9

Camera:

ZWO ASI2600MC Pro | APSC | 6248 x 4176 px

Mount:

ZWO AM3N

Guiding:

SVBONY SV106, 50mm F3.8 guide scope

ZWO ASI120MM Mini

Control:

ZWO ASIAir Plus

Filter:

SV220 Dual narrowband Ha + OIII 7nm

Imaging:

140 minutes integration time

300 seconds subs

GAIN 100

Notes:

Bortle 3

Moon: 1%

Crop: 6000x4000 px