Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Eridanus (Eri)  ·  Contains:  NGC 1909  ·  the Witch Head Nebula
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The Witch’s Head Nebula, Charles Bradshaw
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The Witch’s Head Nebula

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The Witch’s Head Nebula, Charles Bradshaw
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The Witch’s Head Nebula

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The Witch Head Nebula is a faint reflection nebula illuminated by the star Rigel.  According to Wikipedia, it is thought to be an ancient supernova remnant.

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The Witch’s Head Nebula, Charles Bradshaw