vDB 141 "Ghost Nebula"
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Telescope: RCOS 14.5” at Rowe, NM
Camera Filters: Red, Blue, Green, Luminosity
Total exposure: 23 hours
Image width: 1/2 degree
vDB 141 is a reflection nebula that shines by reflected light from nearby stars. The background stars shine through a general haze from the nebula causing them to appear brownish in color. This rendition has been color-calibrated, meaning it has roughly the correct color hues, although the color intensity has been significantly augmented.