07 Sept 2026
vdB 132 is a striking blue reflection nebula located in the constellation Cygnus, situated approximately 6,000 light-years away from Earth. It was cataloged by Canadian astronomer Sidney van den Bergh in his 1966 study of reflection nebulae (https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/astrophotography/nebulae/ngc-6914), (https://www.myastroscience.com/ngc6914nebula). vdB 132 forms the central component of a larger interstellar system known as NGC 6914 (specifically cataloged as NGC 6914A). It sits in close proximity to its sister reflection nebula, vdB 131,
vdB 132
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Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSC | 168 | 5h | 107 |