Gam Cyg Widefield

Gam Cyg Widefield
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Gam Cyg Widefield

Gamma Cygni (γ Cygni, abbreviated Gamma Cyg, γ Cyg), officially named Sadr /ˈsædər/, is a star in the northern constellation of Cygnus, forming the intersection of an asterism of five stars called the Northern Cross. Based upon parallax measurements obtained during the Hipparcos mission, it is approximately 1,800 light-years (560 parsecs) from the Sun.

It forms the primary or 'A' component of a multiple star system designated WDS J20222+4015 (the secondary or 'BC' component is CCDM J20222+4015BC, a close pair of stars 40" away from γ Cygni.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
SPA-1-CMOS
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
QHY 600M
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
IC ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY, SPAIN
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
24-04-2024
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
SHO
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
Pixinsight and Photoshop
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Credits
Credit Sauro Gaudenzi / Data Telescope Live
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