deep-sky
nebula (emission)
NGC 7822
NGC7822 is a young star forming complex in Cepheus and is estimated to be about 2.900 ly distant.
The complex also contains a very hot star (an eclipsing binary system) which has a surface temperature of almost 45.000K. This star is one of the primary sources illuminating the surrounding nebula.
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Image information:
Object info
Name: NGC 7822
Type: Nebula (emission)
Constellation: Cepheus
Distance: 2900 ly
Date & location
Date: February 6-7, 2020
Location: Landgraaf, The Netherlands
Equipment & optics
Total integration: 4h30m
Camera: SBIG ST-8300M
Optics: TMB/LOMO 80/480
Mount: Losmandy G-11 Gemini
Image comments
Ha only image taken during near full Moon.
