NGC 6914 + Giacomo Pro + L-QEF (L-Quad Enhance Filter)

NGC 6914

Image Credit:  Giacomo Pro

Filter: Optolong L-QEF (L-Quad Enhance Filter)

 

 

NGC 6914
Also known as vdB 131, it is a reflection nebula visible in the constellation Cygnus.
It is located in the northern part of the constellation, about 2.5° north of the star Sadr. The best time to observe it in the evening sky is between June and November, and it is particularly easy to see for observers in the northern hemisphere.
Together with nearby vdB 132, it forms a small system of reflection nebulae elongated in a north-south direction; its association with the large IC 1318 nebula and its faint reddish filaments is clearly evident, and the entire complex is located at a distance of about 5500 light years, thus being close to the Cygnus OB2 association. The nebula reflects the blue light of the star BD+41°3731, which has a spectral class of B3 and a magnitude of 9.84; it has strong emission lines and is classified as a Be star.

 

 

 

Light 226 x 300 seconds
Filter: Optolong Astronomy Filter L-QEF
Camera: Asi 294 mc pro
Telescope: Sky-Watcher Newton 200/800 F4
Guide camera: Asi 120 mini
Guide scope: 60 - 320 mm
Mount: Skywatcher Eq 6-r Pro
Acquisition: Asiair Plus
Software: DSS - Pixinsight – Photoshop
Shots: 14-15-18-19/06/2025
Location: Torricella (TA) ITALY
Average moon phase: 67%
Author: PRO’ GIACOMO.

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