Sh2-82 (Sge)

Sh2-82 (Sge)

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Date/Site: 27. July, 23. and 26. August 2025, e-EyE
Exposure/
Filter:
R: 12 x 180 seconds,
G: 12 x 180 seconds,
B: 9 x 180 seconds,
Hα: 28 x 300 seconds,
O3: 27 x 300 seconds (-5°C)
Camera/
Optics/
Instrument:
ASI 2600MM Pro with Astronomik Type 2c-filters on 400mm f/5 Newton with 2" TS Comacorrector on AP1200 GTO
Data acquired remotely using N.I.N.A.,
Off-Axis-Guiding with ASI120,
Focusing with Microtouch,
Calibration with MaximDL 6, processing in PixInsight 1.8 using BXT and GraXpert

The combination of an emission and a reflection nebula in the constellation Sagitta is reminiscent of the Trifid Nebula.
I struggled to achieve pleasing star colors in this image. The star shapes are also unsatisfactory; many of the medium-sized and brightest stars have unsightly edges or appear bloated.
 

© Friedhelm Hübner, last revision:  02.12.2025