Image captured and processed between N-kuadra Astrophotography and Alberto Soler
On the borders of Cepheus lies vdB 152, known as the Capercaillie Nebula. This dust and gas nebula appears to float over the darkness of the Barnard 175 globule, about 1,400 light-years from us.
Its glow does not come from incandescent gases, but from the reflection of the star BD+69 1231, which tints the interstellar dust with a surprising range of colors.
The nickname “Capercaillie” arises from its peculiar silhouette. The region also shows reddish Hydrogen-Alpha filaments and structures formed by gas and dust shocks, making vdB 152 a fascinating target for observation and astrophotography. Faint and discreet, it is both an aesthetic and scientific little treasure in the sky of Cepheus.
Data / Setup:
– Eq6r pro + Wave 150i + Heq5 pro
– Esprit ED100 + Esprit ED80 + Askar FRA 400
– Zwo 2600mm + Zwo 294mm + Zwo 294mc
L: 338×120” (11h 16’)
RGB: 226×120” (7h 32’)
Ha: 307×300” (25h 35’)
Oiii: 117×300” 196×180” (19h 33’)
TOTAL INTEGRATION: 63h 56’