IC5068 – Forsaken nebula
in Cygnus
IC 5068, often referred to as the Forsaken Nebula, is a faint emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus, near the prominent North America and Pelican Nebulas. Unlike its more celebrated neighbors, IC 5068 is less frequently observed, earning its “forsaken” moniker. The nebula is part of the vast H II region surrounding the star Deneb, one of the brightest stars in the Milky Way. IC 5068 is composed of glowing ionized hydrogen gas, illuminated by the ultraviolet radiation of nearby young, hot stars. Its delicate and intricate structures, though less striking, reveal the ongoing processes of star formation and the dynamic nature of the interstellar medium. Written by ChatGPT.
Imaging Details
Telescope: 6 inch f/4 Newtonian with Paracorr Type 2 (effective focal length 690mm) and 2” Feather Touch Focuser
Camera: Player One Poseidon-C Pro, Anti-Halo Pro Ha+OIII filter, Filter Drawer Max
Resolution: 1.11 arcsec/px
Mount: Mesu Mount 200
Guiding: Player One OAG Max and ZWO ASI290MM Mini guide camera
Exposure Length: HOO: 300 sec x 58, OSC: 300 sec x 30
Location: Glenwood, MN
Date: 8/6/2024, 8/9/2024
Software: SciTech, SkyGuide (Innovations Foresight), N.I.N.A., Optic FocusLynx, Pixinsight, SkySafari Pro