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Ic 1318
Image Description and Details : IC 1318 taken in South Portugal.
IC 1318 also called the Butterfly Nebula, is a nebula in emission in the constellation Cygnus.
It is a huge nebula in emission, quite bright and distinct, in the shape of a circumflex accent, rather difficult to see, but which appears easily on photographs. It has in its center a dark nebula. It spreads around the bright star Sadr (γ Cygni). It is located in the Milky Way, thus on a background rich in stars.
Equipment:
-FSQ 106 scope on Eq6 Skywatcher Pro mount
-Camera Asi 1600MM
Ha=14H30
O3=10H48
S2=10H
Total Time: 35H
Copyright: Team Aro