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SH2-86

SH2-86 is located in the constellation of Vulpecula and surrounds and is illuminated by an open star cluster and a small reflection nebula.

Distance to earth: 6’000 lightyears
Apparent size: each approx 40 arcminutes (1.3 x the moon)

Imaging time: 9.16 hours

Equipment:
Mount: SW AZEQ6GT
Telescope: SW Evostar 80ED
Camera: Atik 460EX Mono

Capture information:
Date: June 2017
Total exposure time: 9.16 hours
Color combination: HaRGB

Image data:
23 x 1200s LUM
15 x 3 x 120s RGB