Reflection nebula IC 2118

by: Sebastian Voltmer/Novapix
Reference: a-nec21-18008
Date: 2026-01-20

A classic reflection nebula, IC 2118 lies 2 degrees northwest of the bright class B supergiant Rigel (at right, out of frame) which is thought to be the source of illumination for the Witch Head nebula.

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