SH2-63

Image Description and Details : SH2-63 is an emission nebula in the constellation Sagittarius located approximately 1000 light years from earth. Also known as LBN 86 it is classified as an HII region. In this image, you can see some of the galactic cirrus or Integrated Flux Nebula (IFN) surrounding this region.
I stumbled across this object while panning around in Stellarium looking for a new target. I don't see many images of it and thought it would be fun to try.
Integration time: ~15 hrs LRGB (6:3:3:3)
Telescope: Skywatcher Esprit 100 ED APO
Imaging Camera: ZWO ASI 2600MM Pro
Guiding: Skywatcher EVOGuide Scope with ZWO ASI120MM camera
Filter: Optolong LRGB
Mount: Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro
Calibration: Flats and flat darks
Hardware Control: ASIAIR Pro, Pegasus Power Box and ZWO EAF
Processing: The selected images were pre-processed and processed using Pixinsight.

Copyright: Jason Dain

Share & Credit This AAPOD2 Feature

When you share this image on AstroBin, social media, forums, or your own website, please include a credit to AAPOD2 so viewers can discover where this feature came from.

Featured on AAPOD2 – Amateur Astronomy Photo of the Day

Support AAPOD2 for free! Use Our AGENA ASTRO Affliate Link
AAPOD2 Title: SH2-63

AAPOD2 Page Link: https://www.aapod2.com/blog/kozcfcx5dsttw35ojdjbcgf7jvb4ww

Submit Your Photo!
Previous
Previous

The Southern Crown

Next
Next

Venus