Two unique planetary nebulae in Cygnus,MWP1 Alves1
Image Title: Two unique planetary nebulae in Cygnus
Copyright: Andrea Arbizzi
Date image was taken: August 20, 2026
Location: Modena (Sqm 18.5-18.8 Bortle 7,5-8), Italy
Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup
Description and Details: MWP1, the most famous and oldest, discovered only in 1993, is a faint bipolar planetary nebula also known as "Methuselah." At the bottom right, discovered almost by accident only in 2009 while photographing MWP1, is Alves1, a classic small planetary nebula with a rounded shape. HOO palette
Askar 160 F5,6 (898 mm)
Zwo Asi 2600 MC Duo
Zwo AM7
Zwo AsiAir Plus
aug 2026
Antlia ALP-T Ha O3 3nm: 243X600”
no filer: 105X60” (RGB stars)
Tot: 40h 30’
Modena (Sqm 18.5-18.8 Bortle 7,5-8), Italy
Name: Andrea Arbizzi
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