By Brandi Mullins | 2023-07-21
On 07/04/2023 01:00 am by Makrem Larnaout| Tunisia
๐ป๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐๐ ๐ต๐๐๐๐๐ (๐บ๐ฏ2-101): ๐จ ๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐
๐๐ ๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐๐
The Tulip Nebula (SH2-101) is an awe-inspiring H II region emission nebula situated in the Cygnus constellation. Named for its striking resemblance to a delicate tulip flower, this celestial wonder radiates with vibrant colors and showcases intricate tendrils of glowing gas and dust. Located approximately 6,000 light-years away from Earth, it serves as a captivating cosmic nursery, where new stars are born amidst a breathtaking display of stellar beauty and celestial artistry.
Sky-Watcher Esprit 80ED
ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Optolong L-Ultimate 1.25"
ZWO EAF ยท ZWO Filter Drawer (M42) ยท ZWO OAG (Off-Axis Guider)
Software
Adobe Photoshop ยท Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight ยท Stefan Berg Nighttime Imaging 'N' Astronomy (N.I.N.A. / NINA)
Guiding Cameras
ZWO ASI120MM Mini
Acquisition details
Dates: July 4, 2023
Frames:
Optolong L-Ultimate 1.25": 354ร300โณ(29h 30โฒ) (gain: 100.00) f/5 0ยฐC bin 1ร1
Integration: 29h 30โฒ
Darks: 50
Flats: 40
Flat darks: 40
Avg. Moon age: 15.94 days
Avg. Moon phase: 98.44%
Temperature: 35.00
Orientation: 63.841 degrees
Field radius: 0.888 degrees
Locations: Tunis, Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
Data source: Backyard