IC 59 + IC 63  -  wide field


80%  resolution (8.3MB)

Object identification (8.3MB)

Image with TEC APO 200 FL (f=1500mm)


Object data of IC59 / IC63

Object type: Emission and reflection nebula
Size: 10'
Magnitude: -
Constellation: Cas
Distance: 10,500 Ly
   
Notes: Sh 2-185 is an H II region centered on the massive star system Gamma Cassiopeiae in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia. This H II region includes the reflection and emission nebulae IC 59 and IC 63. Both nebulae have a cometary shape, with IC 63 being the brighter of the two.

Exposure data

Date: 2024-12-25 until 2025-02-02 (7 nights)
Location: Nussbach / Austria (400m)
Telescope: Baader APO 95/560 CaF2 Travel Companion
Camera: Nikon Z6 (ISO 1600)
Mount: ASA DDM85
Exposure time: 82x6min
Exposure time total: 8h12min
Notes:  

 

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