Astral Imaging at Dogwood Ridge Observatory

Latitude: 37°48'51.0" N"
Longitude:78°23'41.0"W
Scottsville, Virginia 24590
 

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Sh2 136
Image Information

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Coordinates: Sky map 21h 16m 26s, +68° 15′ 37″

The Ghost Nebula (designated Sh2-136, VdB 141) is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Cepheus.

It lies near the cluster NGC 7023. Looking at the adjacent image, the nebula's name is easily understood. The Ghost nebula is referred to as a globule (cataloged CB230) and over 2 light-years across. There are several stars embedded, whose emissions make the nebula shine in brownish colour.

The Ghost Nebula should not be confused with the Little Ghost Nebula (NGC 6369), the Ghost Head Nebula (NGC 2080) or the Ghost of Cassiopeia (IC 63).

 

 


 

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This image consists of 85 - 15 minute luminance images and 20, 30, and 16 -15 minute RGB images. All images are taken at -20°C at bin 1x1. All images used totaled 37.25 hours. All data was acquired using MaxImDl/CCD version 6.16 using ACP 8.2.  Pix Insight version 1.8.5 was used for processing. Dithered guiding was on. 

Equipment and Location Information

Date October 22, 2016 - June 28, 2020
Location SRO
Optics Optical Guidance Systems 12.5" RC @f/9
Mount Astro Physics AP3600GTO
Camera SBIG STXL-16803
Filters Baader LRGB 50.8mm/Baader Ha 50.8mm Filters
Conditions Transparency good to very good.

    
  Last Modified :10/02/12 01:10 PM