Witch Head Nebula

The Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118) is a very large, faint reflection nebula in the constellation Eridanus that shines primarily by light reflected from Rigel, which lies 2.6° to the west. Its bluish hue is caused not only by Rigel's color but also because dust grains in the nebula reflect blue light more efficiently than they do red.
| apparent size | 160' × 60' |
| distance | 680 light-years (210 pc) |
| position | RA 05h 04.4m, Dec -07° 11.5' |


