Sh2-114 (Flying Dragon Nebula)
in Cygnus
Sh2-114, popularly known as the Flying Dragon Nebula, is an exceptionally faint and intricate HII emission region located approximately 12,400 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. It is celebrated by astrophotographers for its delicate, filamentary structure that bears a striking resemblance to a supernova remnant, such as the famous Veil Nebula; however, no evidence of a supernova event has been found in this area. Instead, its complex web of overlapping arched strands is believed to be the result of high-velocity stellar winds from hot, massive stars interacting with the magnetic fields of the interstellar medium. The nebula is predominantly visible in the Hydrogen-alpha wavelength, giving it a deep red glow, while its [OIII] signal is notoriously weak. Written by Gemini AI.
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, Optolong L-Pro filter, Phoenix Filter Wheel 2″x5
Resolution: cropped from original which was ~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 134 (11.2 hr), OSC: 300 sec x 16
Location: Glenwood, MNL
Date: 8/6/2025
Software: SciTech, SkyGuide (Innovations Foresight), N.I.N.A., Optic FocusLynx, Pixinsight, SkySafari Pro