Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cygnus (Cyg)  ·  Contains:  The star ηCyg
Tulip Nebula (SH2-101) and Cygnus X-1, Philip Wollenberg
Tulip Nebula (SH2-101) and Cygnus X-1
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Tulip Nebula (SH2-101) and Cygnus X-1, Philip Wollenberg
Tulip Nebula (SH2-101) and Cygnus X-1
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The Tulip is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus about 6000 ly from Earth. Next to the Tulip is a blue bow caused by the shock wave from a blackhole called Cygnus X-1. This is the most powerful x-ray source observed in our galaxy.

Takahashi FSQ-106

Software Bisque MyT

QSI 683WSG-8

Ha 32x30min

Sii 17x30min

Oiii 16x30min

Total Integration Time = 32.5h

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Tulip Nebula (SH2-101) and Cygnus X-1, Philip Wollenberg