The Dark Funnel

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Image Details:

Cygnus the Swan is full of interesting and bright targets, but directly North of it is a region of darker nebula blocking the glow of the Milky Way behind it. This region is roughly 24,000 light years distant and is a notable dark nebula for observation during the Summer. Nebulosity is visible through the region, to include part of the North American Nebula in the lower-right and the edge of IC 1396 in the upper-left.

EQUIPMENT:

  • Rokinon 135mm f/2 at f/2.8

  • Canon EOS RP

  • iOptron Skyguider Pro

EXPOSURES:

  • 463 x 30” at ISO 3200 (3hr 50min)

MISC DETAILS:

  • Processing Software: PixInsight

  • Taken from: Kenton, OK, Bortle 1

  • Capture Dates: 8 September, 2023

 

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