The War and Peace (Lobster) Nebula or NGC 6357, it features an intricate mosaic of dark dust, gas, and protostars still embedded in their forming gas disks. The nebula contains many unusually massive stars whose stellar winds, powerful magnetic fields, gravity, and radiation pressures are sculpting complex structures in the surrounding dust and gas.
Acquisition details
Optolong L-Ultimate 2″: 390×300″(32h 30′) (gain: 126.00) -5°C
Flats: 60
Bias: 60
Avg. Moon phase: 32.51%
Bortle Dark-Sky Scale: 6.00
Meade Series 6000 80mm
Player One Poseidon-C Pro
Sky-Watcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Filter Optolong L-Ultimate 2″
Meade Series 6000 2″ Reducer (661000)
SVBony SV106 60mm Guide Scope
ZWO ASI290MM Mini