vdB 152 - Wolf's Cave Nebula (EXPLORED)

The Wolf’s Cave Nebula (VDB 152) in Cepheus is a dark and reflection nebula set within a vast molecular cloud. Its ghostly structure emerges from obscuring dust, faintly lit by starlight and enriched by emission from different elements. By combining both broadband (RGB, LRGB) and narrowband (Hα, SII, OIII), each rendering offers a unique glimpse into the complex interplay of gas and dust.

Acquisition:

Ha 101 x 600” (16hr 50min)

Sii 95 x 600” (15hr 50min)

Oiii 42 x 600” (7hr 00min)

L 150 x 300” (12hr 30min)

R 48 x 300” (4hr 00min)

G 50 x 300” (4hr 10min)

B 52 x 300” (4hr 20min)

R 30 x 30” (0hr 15min)

G 30 x 30” (0hr 15min)

B 30 x 30” (0hr 15min)

Total integration time - (65hr 25min)

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Gears:

M: ZWO AM5n

T: Askar SQA85

C: ZWO ASI 2600MM Pro

F: Antlia

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Location:

Starfront Remote Observatory, Texas, U.S.

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Done