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      Wallpaper author:
      Alexander Curry

      06 May 2026

      LDN 772 and LDN 778

      LDN 772 and LDN 778 are dark nebulae located in the constellation Vulpecula, frequently imaged together as part of a complex often called the "Loch Ness Monster Nebula" or "Nessie". These, along with other surrounding dark nebulae, form a sinuous, dark structure that stands out against a rich star field in the Milky Way.

      Dataset author
      Telescope Live
      SPA-1-CMOS

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      • Type of target
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        Dark Nebula
      • Camera
        ............................................................................................................................
        QHY 600M
      • Target coordinates
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        RA 19 25 00.0 Dec 23 06 00
      • Hemisphere
        ............................................................................................................................
        Northern
      • Telescope location
        ............................................................................................................................
        Spain
      • Transient event
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        No
      • Observed on
        ............................................................................................................................
        27 May 2025 - 21 Jun 2025
      Filter
      Avg Exp (s)
      Total Exposure
      Subframes
      Luminance3002h30m30
      Red3002h30m30
      Green3002h30m30
      Blue3002h30m30

      LDN 772 and LDN 778