Sh2-101, The Tulip Nebula
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By |
Catalog |
Obj Type |
Location |
Date Taken: |
Smoot |
Sh2 101 |
Nebula |
Mayhill, NM |
09-16-2010 |
Description |
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Sh2-101 is an emission nebula that is located in the constellation Cygnus (near eta Cygni). It lies at a distance of about 8750 light years. It has a diameter of about 9 light years and is being illuminated by the blue star that is near the center of the image. Also shown in this image is the star HD226868, a supergiant around which the X-ray source Cygnus X-1 orbits. Cygnus X-1 is almost certainly a black hole. This system lies at a distance of about 6000 light years. |
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Technical Details |
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Exposure Time: |
3.5 hrs Ha, 2hrs each RGB | |||
Camera: |
SBIG STL-11000M | |||
Telescope: |
RCOS 16 inch f/8.7 Ritchey-Chretien | |||
Mount: |
Software Bisque Paramount ME | |||
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