SH2-115 & Abell 71

[AstroGS]

• Imaging Telescope: William Optics RedCat 61
• Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI2600MM Pro
• Mount: ZWO AM5
• Filters: Antlia 3nm SII, Antlia 3nm Ha, Chroma 5nm OIII
• Exposure Time: 102 frames of 600 seconds for Ha, 101 frames of 600 seconds for SII and 104 frames of 600 seconds for OIII
• Integration Time: 51.17 hours
• Processing Software: PixInsight and Photoshop
• Image Scale: 3.43 arcseconds/pixel
• Field of View: 2.9 x 1.9 degrees
• Location: Castillejar, Spain at the remote observatory Pixel Skies Astro
• Calibration Frames: [50 frames of Darks, Flats, Bias]

Description: SH2-115 is an emission nebula that lies within the rich star fields of Cygnus. The nebula's intricate structure is highlighted by the interplay of hydrogen (Ha), sulfur (SII), and oxygen (OIII) gases, each contributing to the vibrant color palette in the final image. 

Planetary Nebula PN A66 71: PN A66 71, also known as Abell 71, is a striking planetary nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. This nebula is notable for its distinct round shape and the faint, glowing shell of ionized gas that it emits as the central star sheds its outer region. 


Additional Information: I aimed to bring out the finest details in SH2-115, from its delicate filaments to the striking contrasts between the different emissions. 

Edited Tuesday at 22:02 by AstroGS