Galactic Nebula IC 1318a: There is an enormous nebula complex around Sadir, the central star of the constellation of Cygnus or the Swan. This H-alpha narrow-band image displays one of the fainter nebulae close to Sadir and the Butterfly Nebula (IC 1318) with the designation of IC 1318a. It is also a huge star generating area where young bright stars illuminate the surrounding gas and dust with their intense radiation.
Object |
Galactic Nebula IC 1318a |
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Catagory |
H-alpha Images |
Designation |
IC 1318a |
Constellation |
Cygnus |
Optics |
Vixen R200SS 8 inch f/4.6 with Televue Paracorr SBIG |
Camera |
SBIG STL 11000M with internal CFW 5 |
Exposure |
5 x 20min (1x1 bin) Baader H-alpha filter, Maxim DL for image acquisition |
Calibration |
Dark + Flat Frame |
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Guiding |
Meade DSI Pro II and TMB 80 as Guide Scope, Maxim DL as guiding software |
Mount |
Takahashi EM-11 |
Processing |
Maxim DL5, Photoshop. |
Location, Date |
Eningen, Germany - 6 Aug 2009 |
Remark |