NGC 896

Fish Head Nebula

NGC 896, the Fish Head Nebula or also known as IC 1795 features glowing gas and dust in a star forming area in Cassiopeia. It is part of the Heart nebula (IC1805) complex that is located at about 6000 light years away.

  • Magnitude: ...
  • Distance: 6.000 ly
  • Apparent size: ...
  • Date: November 20, 24 - 2020
  • Integration Time: 6.8 hrs
  • Telescope: TS Photoline 130/910 x 0.79 f5.5
  • Mount: Skywatcher EQ6-Synscan Go-To
  • Camera: ZWO ASI1600MM-c
  • Filters: SII, Ha, OIII (all 6nm)