The Butterfly Nebula - IC1318b and IC1318c

  
 
Home
New Images
Galleries
    Auroras
    Chrono Film
    Chrono DSLR
    Clusters
    Galaxies
    Nebulas
    Misc.
    Pool
Equipment
Links
Credits
IC1318b and IC1318c
   
 
  • RA: 20:22
  • Dec: +40:15
  • Distance: ~5,000 ly
  • Constellation: Cygnus
  • Dates:  May 19, 2009

 
  • Scope: Orion ED80 @ f/7
  • Autoguider:  ST-4 in average mode
  • Sky conditions:  above average transparency and seeing
  • Camera: Hutech modified Canon 300D ISO 800
  • Exposure:  7 x 10 minutes

 

 

    
 
Comments:  The main nebulosity visible around the star Gamma Cygnus is designated as IC1318.  The Butterfly Nebula is designated IC1318B and IC1318C. The two sections are bisected by a thick obscuring dust lane known as LDN 889. Sadr is the bright start at the lower right of the image. The open cluster at center right is NGC6910.