Sh2-114


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Object data of Sharpless 2-114

Object type: Emission nebula
Size: 12'
Magnitude: -
Constellation: Cyg
Distance:  
   
Notes: Emission nebula Sh2-114 is embedded in LBN 346. It is a complex and unusual HII emission nebula. Its complex, wispy structure is likely the result of winds from hot, massive stars interacting with the magnetic fields in the interstellar medium.

Exposure data

Date: 2016-10-16 + 2016-12-10 + 2017-01-20
Location: Nussbach / Austria (400m)
Telescope: 12" Newtonian telescope (f=1120mm)
Camera: QSI 660wsg-8 with Astrodon filters
Binning: L 1x1 / RGB 1x1 / Ha 1x1
Mount: ASA DDM85
Exposure time: L 32x2min / RGB 19x2min each / Ha 15x8min
Exposure time total: 4h 58min
Notes: Image acquisition in nights around full moon.

 

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