NGC7129

reflection nebula

NGC 7129 is a reflection nebula located 3,300 light years away in the constellation Cepheus. A young open cluster is responsible for illuminating the surrounding nebula. A recent survey indicates the cluster contains more than 130 stars less than 1 million years old.

NGC 7129 is located just half a degree from nearby cluster NGC 7142

Technical Data

Bortle Scale / SQM-L	Bortle 5 / 19.94 - 20.26
Period	August 2023
Primary Scope	Takahashi CCA250/1250 FSQ106
Sensor	IMX455 / IMX571
Mount	AP 1100 GTO CP4
Total Exposure Time	4 H
Composition	LRGB
Location	Val Imagna (Bergamo) Italy