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The Tulip Nebula, 



    
        

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The Tulip Nebula, 



    
        

            Antoine Grelin
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Equipment

Acquisition details

Dates:
Oct. 21, 2020
Frames:
555×300(46h 15′)
Integration:
46h 15′
Avg. Moon age:
5.29 days
Avg. Moon phase:
28.45%

RA center: 20h02m30s.85

DEC center: +35°2220.2

Pixel scale: 1.207 arcsec/pixel

Orientation: 129.875 degrees

Field radius: 0.923 degrees

WCS transformation: thin plate spline

More info:Open 

Resolution: 4400x3308

File size: 10.9 MB

Data source: Backyard

Description

Sh2-101 is an emission nebula in Cygnus. It is known as the Tulip Nebula because of its flower-like shape and bright colors. 🌷 Sh2-101 is surrounded by lots of nebulous gas, making it a great target for any size of telescopes.

More info: https://www.galactic-hunter.com/post/sh2-101-the-tulip-nebula-from-the-backyard

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The Tulip Nebula, 



    
        

            Antoine Grelin