Witch Head Nebula
IC 2118 · reflection nebula · Eridanus
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Faint blue reflection nebula in Eridanus lit by Rigel; a classic wide-field, low-surface-brightness target shaped like a witch's profile.
| Vis magnitude | — |
|---|---|
| Apparent size | 180×60′ (major 0.18e3′) |
| RA / Dec (J2000) | 5.1150h / -7.2300° |
| Altitude / Azimuth | -21.4° / 278.3° |
| Rise · Transit · Set | 07:56 · 13:34 · 19:13 |
| Transit altitude | 43.8° |
| Above-min interval | 7:59am–7:10pm |
| Suitability | both — RedCat: fills the frame; MiniCat: fits comfortably |
| Source | curated |