Sh2-86 and NGC6823

Image Title: Sh2-86 / NGC6823

Date image was taken: July 09, 2023

Image Description and Details : Taken between 6/26/23 and 7/9/23 from outside Kansas City.

NGC 6823 is an open star cluster located in the constellation Vulpecula, surrounded by the intricate Sh2-86 emission nebula. This stellar nursery is populated with young, hot stars born from the same massive molecular cloud. These stars illuminate their surroundings, carving out captivating nebulous structures and actively shaping the region's dynamic landscape. NGC 6823 and its accompanying Sh2-86 nebula provide astronomers with a unique window into the complexities of star formation, evolution, and their intricate relationship with the cosmic environment, enhancing our understanding of the continuous cycle of creation and transformation in the universe.

20hrs of SHO and 1hr of RGB for the stars.

SVX90-T, ASI2600MM, Optolong SHO 3nm filters, SW AZ-EQ6, ASIAir.

Copyright: Brian Meyers

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