In the constellation of the swan near the nebula of the pelican lies the gas cloud of the butterfly next to a star known as the hen. That star is given the proper name Sadr, but the central Butterfly Nebula is designated IC 1318. The intricate patterns in the bright gas and dark dust are caused by complex interactions between interstellar winds, radiation pressures, magnetic fields, and gravity. The portion of the Butterfly Nebula pictured spans about 100 light years and lies about 4000 light years away.
Imaging Data
Image: IC 1318
Date: 6/4/2021
Exposure: 300s
Number of Lights: 59 of which 51 were used for a total of 55 minutes
Darks: Yes
Flats: No
Gain: 120
Binning: 1×1
Imaging Software: Sequence Generator Pro
Camera Type: ZWO ASI294MC Pro
Cooling Temp: -10 deg C
Filter: STC Astro Duo-Narrowband Filter
Telescope: Celestron 1100HD SCT
Mount : 10MICRON GM1000HPS
Focuser: MicroTouch Focuser