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Tunisia
01:00 am
Sky-Watcher Esprit 80ED
ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro
Optolong L-Ultimate 1.25"
ZWO EAF · ZWO Filter Drawer (M42) · ZWO OAG (Off-Axis Guider)
Software
Adobe Photoshop · Pleiades Astrophoto PixInsight · Stefan Berg Nighttime Imaging 'N' Astronomy (N.I.N.A. / NINA)
Guiding Cameras
ZWO ASI120MM Mini
Acquisition details
Dates: July 4, 2023
Frames:
Optolong L-Ultimate 1.25": 354×300″(29h 30′) (gain: 100.00) f/5 0°C bin 1×1
Integration: 29h 30′
Darks: 50
Flats: 40
Flat darks: 40
Avg. Moon age: 15.94 days
Avg. Moon phase: 98.44%
Temperature: 35.00
Orientation: 63.841 degrees
Field radius: 0.888 degrees
Locations: Tunis, Tunis, Tunis, Tunisia
Data source: Backyard
𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒖𝒍𝒊𝒑 𝑵𝒆𝒃𝒖𝒍𝒂 (𝑺𝑯2-101): 𝑨 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑮𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑩𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒚
The Tulip Nebula (SH2-101) is an awe-inspiring H II region emission nebula situated in the Cygnus constellation. Named for its striking resemblance to a delicate tulip flower, this celestial wonder radiates with vibrant colors and showcases intricate tendrils of glowing gas and dust. Located approximately 6,000 light-years away from Earth, it serves as a captivating cosmic nursery, where new stars are born amidst a breathtaking display of stellar beauty and celestial artistry.
