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 from which the image was processed
LDN 772 and LDN 778
6 credit
- Type of target............................................................................................................................Dark Nebula
- Camera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 291.25 Dec 23.1
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Northern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Spain
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................27 May 2025 - 21 Jun 2025
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luminance | 300 | 2h30m | 30 |
| Red | 300 | 2h30m | 30 |
| Green | 300 | 2h30m | 30 |
| Blue | 300 | 2h30m | 30 |