Gamma Cygni Nebula - SHO

Emission nebula complex around Gamma Cygni with 135mm lens

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Deep Space Capture

Technical Specifications

Resolution: 6248x4176

Integration: SHO narrowband with 135mm lens

Captured: Backyard capture

Equipment: Rokinon 135mm f/2.0 ED UMC with ZWO ASI2600MM Pro camera on Advanced VX mount

Location: Backyard location

Processing Workflow

Wide-field 135mm lens for large nebula complex

ZWO 7nm Ha, OIII, and SII filters

SHO color mapping for emission line contrast

ZWO ASIAIR Plus automated control

Scientific Context

The Gamma Cygni region is a complex of emission nebulae surrounding the bright star Gamma Cygni in the constellation Cygnus. This wide-field view captures the intricate network of hydrogen and sulfur emission regions that populate this area of the Milky Way.

Captured with a 135mm f/2.0 lens, this image showcases the advantage of wide-field astrophotography for revealing large-scale nebular structures that would be too extensive for longer focal length telescopes.