The Wizard Nebula NGC 7380 #astrophotography #seestar #ngc7380

NGC 7380, shown in this image, is also known as the Wizard Nebula because some people see the outline of a wizard wearing a pointed hat with outstretched arms, as if casting a spell. It is located in the constellation Cepheus and is a young star-forming region, where a cluster of newly formed stars illuminates the surrounding gas and dust.
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Decided to go back and do a longer observation of #SH2142 / #NGC7380 #TheWizardNebula. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

The Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380)
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The Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) enchants the constellation Cepheus with its mystical clouds and vibrant star birth, sprawling 7,200 light-years away. Sculpted by powerful stellar winds and ultraviolet light from young, hot stars, this cosmic region displays dramatic arches and swirling corridors of gas and dust. Each color reveals the energy at play—fiery reds for hydrogen, deep blues for oxygen — while newborn suns flicker amid shadowy pillars.

It’s a stunning testament to the artistry of the universe and an irresistible target for deep sky imaging!

Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: SkyWatcher Evoguide 50ED with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro

Integration time: 8hrs 45min

Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250930_ngc7380/

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Hoped to catch more of the #nebula in #NGC7380 #TheWizardNebula. The amount of #stars in this image is amazing. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

One of the observations from tonight. #NGC7380 #cluster. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur

Gilles a immortalisé #ngc7380 la #nébuleuse du sorcier
60 poses de 300 secondes en utilisant une combinaison de plusieurs filtres.
Le H-Alpha fait resortir l'hydrogène (en rouge) et en "vert" l'ajout d'un filtre anti-pollution qui bloque la lumière indésirable (lampadère, Lune...)
#astronomy #astronomie #astrophotography #astrophotographie #astrodon #nebula

Gilles a immortalisé #ngc7380 la #nébuleuse du sorcier
60 poses de 300 secondes en utilisant une combinaison de plusieurs filtres.
Le H-Alpha fait resortir l'hydrogène (en rouge) et en "vert" l'ajout d'un filtre anti-pollution qui bloque la lumière indésirable (lampadère, Lune...)
#astronomy #astronomie #astrophotography #astrophotographie #astrodon #nebula

Astrophoto: Wizard Nebula – Sharpless 142 – 09/23 https://astrocamp.eu/en/astrophoto-wizard-nebula-sharpless-142-09-23/ The Wizard Nebula or Harry Potter Nebula. 8h35′ exposure time with my Baader Travel Companion. … #HarryPotterNebula #NGC7380 #SH2142 #Sharpless142 #WizardNebula #clearskies