“Little Cocoon” and its dark nebulae
Image Title: “Little Cocoon” and its dark nebulae
Copyright: Andrea Arbizzi
Date image was taken: July 25, 2026
Location: Agriturismo Vecchio Fontanile (GR) – Maremma – sqm21.1, Italy
Radici pass (MO) - 1540 m. – northern appennines - sqm 20.95, Italy
Modena (Sqm 18.5-18.8 Bortle 7,5-8), Italy
Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup
Description and Details: Often called the “Little Cocoon”, SH2-82 is an emission nebula, ringed by a reflection nebula, surrounded by dark nebulae; it is set within the star clouds of Sagitta, in a rich part of the Milky Way.
Askar 160 F5,6 (897 mm)
Zwo Asi 2600 MC Duo
Zwo AM7
Zwo AsiAir Plus
jul 2026
no filter: 103X300”
Agriturismo Vecchio Fontanile (GR) – Maremma – sqm21.1, Italy
no filter: 64X300”
Radici pass (MO) - 1540 m. – northern appennines - sqm 20.95, Italy
Tot: 13h 55’
Antlia ALP-T Ha O3 3nm: 52X600”
Modena (Sqm 18.5-18.8 Bortle 7,5-8), Italy
Tot: 8h 40’
Tot: 22h 35’
Name: Andrea Arbizzi
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