The Northern Lagoon Nebula (NGC 7538)
Located about 9,100 light-years away in Cepheus, NGC 7538 is a stunning emission and reflection nebula often nicknamed the Northern Lagoon Nebula for its resemblance to the famous Lagoon Nebula in Sagittarius. It’s a massive stellar nursery filled with glowing hydrogen gas, dark dust lanes, and clusters of newborn stars, including one of the largest known protostars in our galaxy.
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The Northern Lagoon Nebula (NGC 7538)
Located about 9,100 light-years away in Cepheus, NGC 7538 is a stunning emission and reflection nebula often nicknamed the Northern Lagoon Nebula for its resemblance to the famous Lagoon Nebula in Sagittarius. It’s a massive stellar nursery filled with glowing hydrogen gas, dark dust lanes, and clusters of newborn stars, including one of the largest known protostars in our galaxy.
Acquisition Details:
🔴 SII: 67 × 300s (5h 35m)
🟢 Ha: 67 × 300s (5h 35m)
🔵 OIII: 66 × 300s (5h 30m)
Total Integration: 16h 40m
Equipment:
Scope: Celestron EdgeHD 8" with 0.7x Reducer (1422mm f/7)
Mount: Sky-Watcher EQ6-R
Guiding: Off-Axis Guider + PHD2 + ZWO ASI174MM
Camera: ToupTek ATR585M
Filters: ToupTek SHO set
Bortle Class: 5
Processing: Siril
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