The Cocoon Nebula, IC5146

[bluedandelion]

This image combines data from 2013 and 2016. All data was collected from the Tacoma Astronomical Society's site for their annual star party in Goldendale, Washington.
Equipment: TMB130ss at f/7, Atik 383L+ and Atlas EQ6
Exposure: L: 5.3 hours, Ha: 2.0 hours, R, G, B: Each 42 mins. All filters are binned 1x1. Thanks for looking !
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Thanks for looking.
Ajay

 

 

[roshan]

beauty is all over in the space! Wish I could travel in space in my lifetime

[bluedandelion]

11 hours ago, roshan said:

beauty is all over in the space! Wish I could travel in space in my lifetime

Hi Roshan, Yes there is much beauty in our Universe, but the radiation from the hot young stars in such an environment would make it quite hostile for any life.

Ajay