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Gamma Cygni Nebulosity
Gamma Cygni Nebulosity
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Gamma Cygni Nebulasity
This region is the center of the constellation of Cygnus. The brightest star in the photograph is Gamma Cygni. This star is also known as Sadir. There are lots of nebula in the region. I think it is the most beatiful area in Cygnus.
Imaging information
Optics: Takahashi Epsilon180ED, NJP Mount
Camera: SBIG STL-11000M, Astronomik LRGB filter
Exposure: L=120minutes, R=G=B=20minutes
Software: Stellaimage5, PhotoshopCS
Location: Yoshinaga town, Okayama Prefecture, 2007