IC 2118

Witch Head Nebula

A faint blue reflection nebula lit by Rigel, shaped like a face in profile. Soft dust against a rich winter star field near Orion.

Catalogue

IC 2118

Constellation

Eridanus

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Location

Deccan countryside

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Catalogue position

RA 5h 03m 00s · Dec −7° 13′ 12″ Show on the sky map