The Wizard Nebula in Cepheus (NGC 7380)

The open star cluster NGC 7380 is surrounded by a collection of interstellar gas known as The Wizard Nebula. It is located in the constellation Cepheus, around 7200 light-years from Earth, and has an apparent magnitude of 7.2. For telescope eyepiece observations of Sh2-142 (Sharpless catalog), extremely dark sky and an OIII filter are necessary. In this deep sky object, interstellar gas and dust have combined to form a shape like that of a wizard or sorcerer.

Sessions

Total Integration Time:

Sept. 19, 2023 - 57 * 300.0 seconds
Filter: Antlia ALP-T
Sept. 22, 2023 - 64 * 300.0 seconds
Filter: Askar D2

Catalogues

Sharpless 2 New General Catalogue

Targets

SH 2-142 NGC7380

Gear

Telescope: ZWO FF107
Camera: ZWO ASI2600MC Pro
Mount: ZWO AM5