vdB 94

Constellation: Canis Major

vdB 94 (a.k.a. LBN 1039) is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Canis Major illuminated by the star HD 53623. It is located about 4’000 Ly away. It is associated with the emission nebula Sh2-297 at the tip of the southern wing of the Seagull nebula. The dark nebule is part of LDN 1657A. Link to interactive sky chart.

Dates:

This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh in February 2026 (Martin’s website: Remote Astrophotography with Martin Pugh (martinpughastrophotography.space).

His telescope is located in Chile (Observatory: El Sauce).

Colour palette is HaLRGB.

Telescope & Mount:

Planewave CDK24 on a Planewave L600 mount.

Imaging:

Camera: Moravian C3-61000 (bin 2×2)

Data:
Astrodon Ha: 40x300s
Astrodon L: 36x300s
Astrodon R: 36x300s
Astrodon G: 37x300s
Astrodon B: 35x300s

Total integration time: 15h 20′