Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  NGC 7380
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Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380), Dave Swenson
Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380)
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Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380)

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Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380), Dave Swenson
Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380)
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Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380)

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Named for the dark structure appearing like a wizard with arms and cape outstretched, the Wizard Nebula surrounds a developing open star cluster (NGC 7380). Located in the constellation of Cepheus, it is around 8000 light years away, spanning 100 light years across.

Acquisition details (17.2 hours combined):

- 97 Ha @240 secs (total of 6.5 hours)

- 83 OIII @240 secs (5.5 hours)

- 79 SII @240 secs (5.2 hours)

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Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380), Dave Swenson