Wallpaper author:
JEAN-LOUIS FAIVRE
26 Nov 2023
SH2-132 The Lion Nebula
Sh2-132 is a large emission nebula visible in the constellation Cepheus.
It is located on the southern edge of the constellation, a short distance from the border with Lizard, along the Milky Way. The most favorable period for its observation in the evening sky is between the months of July and December and it is considerably facilitated for observers located in regions of the northern hemisphere.
Dataset from which the image was processed
Sh 2-132
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- Type of target............................................................................................................................Emission Nebula
- Camera............................................................................................................................QHY 600M
- Target coordinates............................................................................................................................RA 334.4661 Dec 55.8593
- Hemisphere............................................................................................................................Northern
- Telescope location............................................................................................................................Spain
- Transient event............................................................................................................................No
- Observed on............................................................................................................................24 Nov 2023 - 27 Dec 2023
Filter | Avg Exp (s) | Total Exposure | Subframes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Halpha | 296 | 6h15m | 76 |
| SII | 296 | 6h10m | 75 |
| OIII | 308 | 6h25m | 75 |