SH2-86/ NGC 6820
As I continue the exploration of our galaxy I found this little corner of the galactic arm with little information almost looks like the pillars from the famous eagle nebula. I may re process this one as i don't know that i gave it the proper justice any way hope you enjoy!!
NGC 6820 is a small
reflection nebula near the
open clusterNGC 6823 in
Vulpecula. The reflection nebula and cluster are embedded in a large faint emission nebula called
Sh 2-86. The whole area of nebulosity is often referred to as NGC 6820.
M27, the
Dumbbell Nebula, is found three degrees to the east, and
α Vulpeculae three degrees to the west.Open star cluster NGC 6823 is about 50
light-years across and lies about 6,000 light-years away. The center of the cluster formed about two million years ago and is dominated in brightness by a host of bright young blue stars. Outer parts of the cluster contain even younger stars. It forms the core of the
Vulpecula OB1stellar association.
Technical Stuff:
11 hours of total integration
48x300s SII
38x300s HA
44x300s OIII
Scope: ASKAR 130 PHQ (1000mm Focal length)
Guide scope: ASKAR OAG
Mount: Ioptron CEM70
Main Camera: ZWO 294mm pro (Bin 2 120gain)
Guide Camera: ZWO 174mm mini
Focuser: ZWO EAF
Filter wheel: ZWO EFW
Filters: ANTILA 3nm SII HA and OIII
Capture Computer: MELE Quieter 3
Capture software: NINA
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