The Ghost Nebula designated Sh2-136, VdB 141) is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. It lies near the cluster NGC 7023. Looking at the adjacent image, the nebula's name is easilv understood. The Ghost Nebula is referred to as a globule (catalogued CB230) and over 2 light-years across. There are several stars embedded, whose reflected light make the nebula appear a vellowish-brown colour Source: Wikipedia
🔠Equipment ✨
Target: Ghost of Cassiopeia, IC63 & IC59
Scope: Explore Scientific ES127 FCD-100 with ZWO EAF
Filter: Antlina Tri-Band 2" in Filter Drawer Mount: AM5 with counter weight on William Optics Motar 800 Tri-pier
Camera: ASI2600mc-Pro dew heater on and cooler set to -4*F. Gain 101 Bin 1×1
Guide scope: Askar FRA180 Pro
Guide Camera: ZWO ASI 174mm Hockey Puck Control: ZWO ASIAir Plus and Samsung Tablet Exposures: 185 frames at 300 sec exposures. Total integration time 15 hrs 25 min
Seeing: Good, Bortle 4
Processed in Pixinsight and Lightroom
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