the wizard nebula
NGC 7380 is located in the constellation Cepheus about 7,000 light-years from Earth within the Milky Way Galaxy. The star cluster is embedded in a H II region , which spans some 110 light-years. The stars of NGC 7380 have emerged from this star-forming region in the last 5 million years or so, making it a relatively young cluster. In this image I want to show you the enormous amount of ionized hydrogen present inside the cluster.
Hydrogen Alpha Signal
Technical Data
| Bortle Scale / SQM-L | Bortle 4/5 / --- |
| Period | June 2021 |
| Primary Scope | CCA250-1250 - FSQ 106 |
| Camera | CMOS IMX455 - CCD KAF 8300 |
| Mount | AP 1100 GTO CP4 |
| Total Exposure Time | 4,5H |
| Composition | SHO |
| Location | Val Imagna (Bergamo) Italy |
© Efrem Frigeni Astrophoto