wide field astrophotography
The Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380, Sh2-142) is an open star cluster surrounded by emission nebulosity. It is located about 7,200 lightyears away in the constellation Cepheus.
At the center of the cluster lies DH Cephe (HD 215835), a close, double-lined spectroscopic binary system consisting of two massive O-type stars. This pair are the primary ionizing source for the surrounding H II region, and are driving out the surrounding gas and dust while triggering star formation in the neighbouring region. (Reference: Wikipedia)
Camera: ASI2600MC | Scope: 749mm Askar 107PHQ | Exposure: 4hr 30min | Date: 2024-10-05/2024-10-17
Annotated version
The small red square at the centre of the finding chart (above), shows the actual orientation and location of the subject
