Sharpless 101 (sh2-101) is a H II region emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. It is also called the Tulp Nebula because it resembles the outline of a tulip when imaged. Its was catalogued by astronomer Stewart Sharpless in his 1959 catalog of nebulae. It lies at a distance of about 6,000 light years from earth.
About the image
Telescope William optics Gran Turismo 81GT
Imaging Camera ZWO Asi 6200mm PRO
Mount Celestron Advanced AVX
Accessories William Optics Flat6aIII
Filters Antila 3nm Narrowband H-Alpha 2”
Anitla 3nm Narrowband Oxygen III 2”
Anitla 3nm Narrowband Sulfur II 2”
Software Adobe Photoshop
Peiades Astrophoto Pixinsight
Acquisition dates Aug 25, 2022 , Aug 26, 2022
Frames Ha 35*180 (1h 45), Gain 100,Temp -15, Bin 1×1
Oiii 28*180 (1h 24), Gain 100,Temp -15, Bin 1×1
Sii 36*180 (1h 48), Gain 100,Temp -15, Bin 1×1
integration Time 4h 57m
Image size 6951*6053
Location Fareham, UK
Starless version
