Gamma Cygni (V2)
Gamma Cygni (V2)
The Gamma Cygni Nebula
The Gamma Cygni Nebula, also known as the Sadr Region, is a stunning diffuse nebula located in the northern constellation of Cygnus, the Swan. It surrounds the hot binary star system Gamma Cygni, which is the brightest star in the nebula.
This H II region nebula spans over 50 light-years across and is approximately 1,800 light-years away from Earth. It is one of the largest and most brilliant star-forming regions in our galaxy, the Milky Way.
The nebula's distinctive shape and structure are sculpted by the intense radiation and stellar winds from the massive hot stars within it. These energetic processes ionize the surrounding hydrogen gas, causing it to glow with a reddish hue that contrasts with the blue hues of the hotter gas.
Gamma Cygni Nebula contains several active star nurseries where new stars are being born from the dense clouds of gas and dust. It is a prime target for astrophotographers due to its size, brightness, and intricate details visible in long-exposure images
The Gamma Cygni Nebula, also known as the Sadr Region, is a stunning diffuse nebula located in the northern constellation of Cygnus, the Swan. It surrounds the hot binary star system Gamma Cygni, which is the brightest star in the nebula.
This H II region nebula spans over 50 light-years across and is approximately 1,800 light-years away from Earth. It is one of the largest and most brilliant star-forming regions in our galaxy, the Milky Way.
The nebula's distinctive shape and structure are sculpted by the intense radiation and stellar winds from the massive hot stars within it. These energetic processes ionize the surrounding hydrogen gas, causing it to glow with a reddish hue that contrasts with the blue hues of the hotter gas.
Gamma Cygni Nebula contains several active star nurseries where new stars are being born from the dense clouds of gas and dust. It is a prime target for astrophotographers due to its size, brightness, and intricate details visible in long-exposure images
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope
FSQ 106EDX4
Camera
QHY600M
Location
Oria, Almería, Spain
Date of observation
28-April / 2-4-18 man 24
Filters
HSO
Processing
Pixinsight, Lr
Credits
@jlastrophoto