VdB152

in Cepheus

vdb152

VdB 152, also known as LBN 531, is a reflection nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. It is part of the van den Bergh (VdB) catalog of reflection nebulae, designated as number 152. This nebula appears faint and ethereal, illuminated by a nearby star whose light is scattered by the surrounding dust. VdB 152 is often referred to as the “Wolf’s Cave Nebula” due to its dark, cave-like appearance. It is situated on the edge of a dense molecular cloud, making it a region of active star formation. The interplay of light and shadow in this nebula creates a stunning, visually intricate structure.  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,

Resolution: 1.11 arcsec/px 

Mount:  Mesu Mount 200

Guiding:  Player One OAG Max and ZWO ASI290MM Mini guide camera

Exposure Length: OSC: 300 sec x 151

Location:  Glenwood, MN

Date:  9/19/2023, 9/21/2023

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