Propeller Nebula in Cygnus
The Propeller Nebula (DWB-111) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. This area glows red with ionized hydrogen gas, which is heated from nearby stars.
This image is a blend of RGB and hydrogen alpha filtered images. Taken with SBIG ST-8300M monochrome CCD camera and 8" Ritchey-Chretien telescope (1600mm focal length, F/8). Total exposure time of 12 hours.
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Propeller Nebula in Cygnus
The Propeller Nebula (DWB-111) is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. This area glows red with ionized hydrogen gas, which is heated from nearby stars.
This image is a blend of RGB and hydrogen alpha filtered images. Taken with SBIG ST-8300M monochrome CCD camera and 8" Ritchey-Chretien telescope (1600mm focal length, F/8). Total exposure time of 12 hours.
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Uploaded on October 8, 2017