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NGC 2261 (also known as Hubble's Variable Nebula or Caldwell 46) is a variable nebula located in the constellation Monoceros.
The nebula is illuminated by the star R Monocerotis (R Mon), which is not directly visible itself.
The star has lit up a nearby cloud of gas and dust.
The shape and brightness of the nebula slowly changes over weeks and months.(WIKI)
Imaged with the 16" f8 Hypergraph
FLI camera
L-RGB image
Luminance - 60 min
RGB 20 minutes per channel
(Total of 2 HRS)
Imaged from Tivoli farm in Namibia March 2019