IC 59 + IC 63


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Object identification (8.4MB)

DSLR widefield image


Object data of IC59 / IC63

Object type: Emission and reflection nebula
Size: 10'
Magnitude: -
Constellation: Cas
Distance: 10,500 Ly
   
Notes: Sh 2-185 is an H II region centered on the massive star system Gamma Cassiopeiae in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia. This H II region includes the reflection and emission nebulae IC 59 and IC 63. Both nebulae have a cometary shape, with IC 63 being the brighter of the two.

Exposure data

Date: 2024-12-25 until 2025-02-03 (7 nights)
Location: Nussbach / Austria (400m)
Telescope: TEC APO 200 FL with TEC flattener-reducer 0.9x (f=1500mm)
Camera: QHY 268M with Baader CMOS filters
Binning: L 1x1 / RGB 1x1
Mount: ASA DDM85
Exposure time: L 53x8min / RGB 17x8min each
Exposure time total: 13h 52min
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