Sh2-132 – Lion nebula

in Cepheus

sh2-132

Sh2-132, also known as Sharpless 132, is a large emission nebula located on the boundary of the Cepheus and Lacerta constellations. Part of the Sharpless catalog, this nebula is a star-forming region rich in ionized gas, illuminated by the intense radiation from several hot, massive stars within its core, including Wolf-Rayet stars that drive strong stellar winds. Sh2-132’s complex structure features glowing filaments of hydrogen gas, dark dust lanes, and regions of star formation. Although less well-known than some other nebulae, it offers astronomers a dynamic environment to study the processes of stellar birth, evolution, and the interaction of young stars with their surrounding environment. Written by ChatGPT.


Also in the image is the planetary PNG101.5-00.6.  It’s the small bluish smudge to the far right of the image about 1/4 the way up.  


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 137, OSC: 300 sec x 26

Location:  Glenwood, MN

Date:  9/5/2024, 9/6/2024

Software:  SciTech, SkyGuide (Innovations Foresight), N.I.N.A., Optic FocusLynx, Pixinsight, SkySafari Pro