IC 63 the Ghost of Cassiopeia
IC 63 is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia located around 600 light years from Earth. The cloud formation (resembling a ghost) is caused by ionized Hydrogen ions from nearby star, gamma Cas, also known as Navi.
Imaged from Ocala, Florida
Imaging telescope: Explore Scientific 127mm apochromatic refractor.
Imaging camera: QSI 683wsg-8 cooled CCD camera
Losmandy G112 with Gemini 2 German equatorial mount.