Dust clouds of the Chamaeleon

• Connection to Category: This image explores the rich dust clouds of the Chamaeleon constellation, where reflection nebula IC 2631 glows with the light of the young star HD 97300. Vast dark molecular clouds and delicate Integrated Flux Nebula (IFN) weave across the field, revealing regions where future generations of stars are born. In the distance, the irregular galaxy IC 3104 shines through the foreground dust, illustrating the remarkable depth and complexity of the cosmos captured in a single frame.
• City: Hakos
• State (Province/Region): Khomas Region
• Country: Namibia
• Camera body used: Canon EOS R
• Lens or telescope used: Samyang 135mm
• Mount: Sky Watcher Star Adventurer
• Number of frames: 166
• Total exposure (integration) time: 5.5h
• ISO or gain: 1600
• Software: Pixinsight, Photoshop