Sh2-101 Tulip Nebula 07Aug23
Target: Sh2-101 Tulip Nebula
The Tulip Nebula is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Cygnus. It gets it's name as it appears to resemble the outline of a tulip. It lies about 6,000 light years from earth. Above the tulip is a dim and blueish arch which is a bow wave created by a jet of energetic particles from a black hole Cygnus X-1.
Gear:
Mount: ZWO AM5
Main Cam: ZWO ASI294MC Pro @ gain 121 and 14F
Guide Cam: ZWO ASI120MM Mini with ZWO 30mm f/4 scope
Lens: Sigma 150-600 @ 600
Filter: Antlia ALP-T 5nm Ha and Oiii
Acquisition:
Subs 47 -5 min totalling 3 Hr 55 Min integration
Sessions 07-Aug-23
Location: Colorado County, Texas country road
Bortle: 4/5
Sh2-101 Tulip Nebula 07Aug23
Target: Sh2-101 Tulip Nebula
The Tulip Nebula is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Cygnus. It gets it's name as it appears to resemble the outline of a tulip. It lies about 6,000 light years from earth. Above the tulip is a dim and blueish arch which is a bow wave created by a jet of energetic particles from a black hole Cygnus X-1.
Gear:
Mount: ZWO AM5
Main Cam: ZWO ASI294MC Pro @ gain 121 and 14F
Guide Cam: ZWO ASI120MM Mini with ZWO 30mm f/4 scope
Lens: Sigma 150-600 @ 600
Filter: Antlia ALP-T 5nm Ha and Oiii
Acquisition:
Subs 47 -5 min totalling 3 Hr 55 Min integration
Sessions 07-Aug-23
Location: Colorado County, Texas country road
Bortle: 4/5