Lynd’s Bright Nebula 438 (LBN 438) is a small dark nebula in the northern constellation of Lacerta. It is illuminated by scattered starlight of nearby stars and interstellar radiation known as Extended Red Emission. The distance is not definitively known, but based on the brighter stars that are most likely illuminating LBN438, it’s likely in the 900-1200 light-year range.

Telescope: Planewave Delta Rho 350 f3.0
Mount: Astro Physics 3600GTO “El Capitan”
Camera: ZWO ASI461MM pro / EFW-7
Guider: ZWO OAG-L-68 / ZWO ASI174mm Mini
Filters: Astrodon II 50mm Sq LRGB

L: 81×5 mins = 405 mins, R: 36×5 mins = 180 mins, G: 36×5 mins = 180 mins, B: 36×5 mins = 180 mins

Total Imaging Time: 15h 45m

Data Imaged remotely on 4 nights during October, 2025.
Data acquisition & Processing by David Churchill.

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