Summer 01 Print Guided Winner

Horsehead and Flametree Nebulae

© Hap G.

date: December 20, 2000
film: Kodak Elite Chrome 200
exposure: 1 x 30 minutes
camera setup: Nikon FM, approx. f/4 (utilizing focal reducer in GEG)
telescope setup: Meade 10" LX200 f/6.3

comments: B33 Horsehead Nebula in front of red glowing hydrogen region IC434. The Flame Nebula is NGC-2024 and the small blue nebula below the Horsehead is NGC-2023. Note the satellite trail at upper left. Finished in Photoshop 5 and BGSmooth (5,30 on original 2700dpi work image) more details