NGC 7380, also known as the Wizard Nebula, is a young open star cluster and emission nebula.
It is located in the constellation of Cepheus, about 7,200 light-years away from our planet, and has a diameter of approximately 100 light-years.
It is an active star-forming region, with an estimated age of less than 5 million years. The cluster’s massive, young stars emit large amounts of ultraviolet radiation, which ionizes the surrounding hydrogen gas, causing the nebula to glow an intense red color.
Also visible in the image are:
Sh2-139 → a nearby emission nebula, with dark globules and star-forming regions.
Sh2-143 → Smaller H II region, projected east of NGC 7380.
LBN 200 → Filaments and emission clouds that form part of the extensive reddish background in the field.
Background galaxies (PGC 104355, PGC 10210, among others)
Planetary nebulae such as PK107-00.1, PK105+00.1, and PK107-02.1
Exposure data:
Ha 80×600″
OIII 82×600″
SII 62×600″
R 75×60″
G 75×60″
B 75×60″
Equipment:
Telescope: Sky Watcher 100ED F/5
Camera: Qhy 268MP
Mount: Eq6r-Pro
Filters: Astronomik filters Max-FR
Location: Ager, Lleida, Spain