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I agreeImaging telescope or lens:Takahashi FSQ-106N FSQ
Imaging camera:QSI 683 wsg-8 QSI
Mount:apt1200gto AP1200
Guiding telescope or lens:Takahashi FSQ-106N FSQ
Software:CCD Autopilot 5
Resolution: 2542x1675
Dates:Oct. 17, 2017
Frames: 39x600"
Integration: 6.5 hours
Avg. Moon age: 27.29 days
Avg. Moon phase: 5.57%
Astrometry.net job: 1871832
RA center: 341.835 degrees
DEC center: 58.109 degrees
Pixel scale: 2.105 arcsec/pixel
Orientation: 3.065 degrees
Field radius: 0.890 degrees
Locations: ImagingInfinity Observatory, Bethune, SC, United States
The Wizard Nebula, technically known as NGC 7380 in the constellation of Cepheus. The old wizard can be seen looking towards the right, with his pointed wizard's hat and his cape on, and with his hands open wide. Technically, NGC7380 refers to the open cluster of stars embedded within the region of hydrogen nebulosity, known as Sh-142. The size of the nebula is about 75 x 140 light years and it lies at a distance of 10,400 light years from earth.
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