Flying Bat (SH2-129) and Squid (Ou4) Nebulas

About This Photograph

Here is an interesting duo. The red wings of a bat formed from ionized Hydrogen gas, and the faint cyan wisp of a squid from ionized Oxygen. Can you see it? Also, red and blue stars add to the drama.

Distance: 2.3K Light Years
Location: Constellation Cepheus

Technical Details

Optics: Takahashi 106mm f/5 (FSQ-106N)
Camera: ZWO ASI6200MC Pro Full-Frame OSC
Mount: Paramount MYT
Dates/Times: May 2023
Location: Backyard Gilbert, AZ USA
Exposure Details: 10 hours total integration OSC
Acquisition: SGP, NINA
Processing: PixInsight, Photoshop

Gear

Telescope: Takahashi FSQ-106N
Camera: ZWO ASI6200MC Pro
Mount: Paramount MyT