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Cygnus Loop, Andy McKay

Cygnus Loop

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Cygnus Loop, Andy McKay

Cygnus Loop

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Description

Target:
Cygnus Loop.

This structure is a supernova remnant approximately 2500 light years away in the Cygnus constellation, and is approximately 120 light years wide. If it were visible to the naked eye, the entire nebula would be nearly 6 full moon widths wide.

Date:
6/12/2024

Location:
Chesapeake, VA

Shooting Data:
200 x 60" (Unguided)

Equipment:
EOS Ra
EF 300mm f/4L IS USM
EF 1.4x III Extender
Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTi
Optolong L-Pro Filter
ASIAir Pro

Software:
PixInsight
GraXpert
Siril
Adobe Photoshop

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Cygnus Loop, Andy McKay