Skymonsters

Astrophotography by Nicola Montecchiari

LDN 1003

Dust Cloud LDN 1003
Date/Place2014-09-26 at Saint Barthèlemy (AO)
CoordinatesAR 21h 00m 32s DEC +52° 21'24"
InstrumentTakahashi FSQ85ED
CameraQSI583wsg
IntegrationUsing focal reducer
LRGB composition as follows:
L:18x600 sec., bin 1
RGB:6x600 sec., bin 1
CCD Temp.: -25°C
Avg FWHM (L filter): 4.73 arcsec
CommentThis large dark nebula is located in the northern part of the constellation of Cygnus.
It is reported as an area with some remarkable Herbig-Hero objects.