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Tulip Nebula (Sh2-101)

AstroDinsk
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Tulip Nebula (Sh2-101)
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Photo description / processing

The Tulip Nebula (Sh2-101) is an emission nebula belonging to the Cygnus Star Cloud region. It is located in the constellation Cygnus at a distance of approximately 6,000 to 8,000 light-years from Earth. It lies close to the microquasar Cygnus X-1, a well-known galactic source of X-ray radiation in the constellation Cygnus and the first candidate object for a black hole. Calibration: Darks: 51 Biases: 51 Flats: 51 Dark Flats: 51

Technical information

Telescope/Lens
Sky-Watcher 150/750PDS
Camera
ZWO ASI294MC Pro (Cool)
Mount
HEQ5PRO SynScan GoTo
Guide Scope
SVBONY 60/240
Guide Camera
ZWO ASI462MC+Optolong uv/ir cut
Accessories
Baader Planetarium MPCC Mark III
Software
PixInsight
Location
Станица Динская, Россия

Light pollution

Orange, Bortle 6 zone

Date taken

Exposure

  • 51 × 300″ · ISO/Gain: 120 · Optolong l-eXtreme 2" ·

Total exposure: 4 h 15 m

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