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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

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Uploaded on August 10, 2023