Commonly known as Gecko Nebula, LBN 437 is a molecular cloud in constellation Lacerta (“lizard”), located at about 1,200 light years from us. Notably, this nebula is paired with a much larger one – Sh2-126 – here seen as the red cloud permeating the image. In the densest region, here seen near the center, a star forming region exists and includes an Herbig Haro object associated with V375 Lacertae.
Shot at Santa Susana, Portugal on August 25th, 29th, 30th and September 1st 2022.
Technical details:
Lum: 250x180s
Ha: 62x300s
Red 18x180s
Green: 50×180
Blue: 51×180
Total integraton: 23h37m
TS Optics Triplet APO 800/115 | QHYCCD 268M | Skywatcher EQ6-R Pro | Optolong LRGB | Baader Ha 7nm | TSOptics TSFLAT 3’ 0.79x | RBFocus Gaius-S | USB_Foc Electronic Focuser
Acquisition: N.I.N.A. | Processing: Pixinsight