Wallpaper author:
Hiran Dissanayake
20 Oct 2023
Sh2-86
Sh2-86, also known as NGC 6820, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Vulpecula, about 6000 light-years away from Earth. It encases the young open star cluster NGC 6823, creating a celestial tableau illuminated by the cluster's bright stars. A trunk-like pillar of dust and gas extends from the nebula towards NGC 6823, showcasing the dynamic interaction between stellar formation and the surrounding interstellar medium.
Dataset from which the image was processed
NGC 6823
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Emission Nebula
- Camera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 295.8642 Dec 23.3648
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Southern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Chile
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................02 Jun 2023 - 29 Jun 2023
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halpha | 267 | 1h20m | 18 |
| SII | 333 | 1h40m | 18 |
| OIII | 300 | 1h25m | 17 |