Observation by Tim Haymes: H-alpha regions in Cygnus

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Tim Haymes

Observer

Tim Haymes

Observed

2023 Oct 13 - 22:00

Uploaded

2023 Oct 14 - 17:38

Objects

Sadr
The Gamma Cygni Nebula (IC1318)

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Constellation

Cygnus

Field centre

RA: 20^h27^m
Dec: +39°59'
Position angle: +6°11'

Field size

11° × 14°

Equipment

QHY174m
55mm F2.5 lens
12nm Ha 1.25" filter

Exposure

120s x 5 [two areas] as FITS

Location

North Oxfordshire

Target name

Cygnus

Title

H-alpha regions in Cygnus

About this image

I was testing an Ha filter in preparation for the occultation of Betelgeuse by (319) Leona (Dec 12 1hr) across southern Europe. I used the camera to take some long exposures seen here.

The occultation is detailed here> https://lesia.obspm.fr/lucky-star/occ.php?p=124370

Files associated with this observation

Cygnus Ha.jpg (599.6 kB)

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