Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)
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VDB141 Ghost Nebula, 



    
        

            Themis Karteris
VDB141 Ghost Nebula
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VDB141 Ghost Nebula

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VDB141 Ghost Nebula, 



    
        

            Themis Karteris
VDB141 Ghost Nebula
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VDB141 Ghost Nebula

Acquisition details

Dates:
Oct. 14, 2023
Frames:
Antlia V-Pro Blue 36 mm: 27×180(1h 21′)
Antlia V-Pro Green 36 mm: 28×180(1h 24′)
Antlia V-Pro Luminance 36 mm: 62×180(3h 6′)
Antlia V-Pro Red 36 mm: 31×180(1h 33′)
Integration:
7h 24′
Avg. Moon age:
29.29 days
Avg. Moon phase:
0.06%

Basic astrometry details

Astrometry.net job: 8610568

RA center: 21h16m58s.1

DEC center: +68°1557

Pixel scale: 1.211 arcsec/pixel

Orientation: 188.911 degrees

Field radius: 1.218 degrees

Resolution: 6035x4005

File size: 23.1 MB

Locations: Ano Vrontou-Serres, Greece

Data source: Traveller

Description

My latest photo The vdb141 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 (catalogued CB230) and over 2 light-years across. There are several stars embedded, whose reflected light make the nebula appear a yellowish-brown colour.

Big thanks to Michalis Reisis for lending me his telescope! I've had an amazing time imaging the night sky with it.

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