vdB 132

vdB 132 is a striking, brilliant blue reflection nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. Sitting roughly 5,500 light-years away, it is part of the larger NGC 6914 complex and beautifully contrasts against the deep red glow of surrounding ionized hydrogen

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vdB 132

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Lee Maisel

T-27

Type of target
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Emission Nebula
Camera
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ASI2600MC Pro
Target coordinates
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RA 306.1942 Dec 42.3847
Hemisphere
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Northern
Telescope location
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United States of America
Transient event
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No
Observed on
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11 May 2026 - 12 May 2026

Filter	Avg Exp (s)	Total Exposure	Subframes
OSC	168	5h	107