"Gazing into the cosmos, we find ourselves face-to-face with SH2-171, a captivating emission nebula affectionately known as the Phantom of the Opera. Located approximately 4,800 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. This nebula's ghostly visage is formed by ionized gas and dust, illuminated by the intense radiation of nearby stars. Its eerie, mask-like shape has captivated astronomers and stargazers alike, earning it a spot among the most striking nebulae in the night sky.

As we marvel at this celestial beauty, let's not forget the importance of preserving our dark skies. Light pollution threatens to erase the magic of the stars, making it harder for future generations to witness wonders like the Phantom of the Opera Nebula. Let's work together to protect our dark skies and keep the universe's secrets shining bright.

Object Details:
Type: Emission Nebula
Name: Phantom of the Opera Nebula (SH2-171)
Distance to Earth: Approximately 4,800 light-years
Constellation: Cepheus

Telescope: Celestron Nexstar Evo 9.25 235mm f/10 Schmidt Cassegrain
Camera: ZWO-ASI2600MCPRO
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ-6R Pro Computerized Equatorial Mount S303000
Guide Scope: ZWO 30F4Miniscope
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI462 MC Planetary Camera
Starizona Hyperstar 4HS4-C9.25 white 10014
Starizona Telrad Reflex Sight Finders
ZWO standard Electronic Automatic Focuser EAF-5V
ZWO ASIAir Plus Wifi Camera Controller
Optolong- L-Pro 2” multiband Pass Filter
Dew Heater Astrozap
Dew Shield - Celestron
Samsung Cellular Phone
USB Memory Card

12 hours of integration. I stacked the image in Deepsky stacker, processed in Pixinsight and photoshop.