The Helping Hand Nebula LDN 1355 - 1357 + Giacomo Pro + Optolong L-QEF (L-Quad Enhance Filter)

The Helping Hand Nebula LDN 1355 - 1357

Credit: Giacomo Pro (Italy)

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

 

 

 

The Helping Hand Nebula LDN 1355 - 1357
The framed portion of the sky, containing dust, reflection and dark nebulae, is located in the constellation Cassiopeia. The distance to our solar system varies between 200 and 1300 light years, depending on the area observed.
LDN 1355, together with the surrounding dark nebulae LDN 1357 and 1358, formed an interesting sight similar to an extended ‘friendly hand’. 
Just below the ‘palm’ of the ‘friendly hand’ is a blue reflecting nebula VdB 9 illuminated by the star SU Cas.
Also visible in the field of view are the diffuse nebulae BSI 7 and 8.

 

 

Light 200 x 300’ filter: Optolong Astronomy Filter L-QEF
Camera: Asi 294 mc pro
Telescope: Sharpstar 94 EDPH reduced to 410 mm F/4.4
Guide camera: Asi 120 mini
Guide scope: 60 - 320 mm
Mount: Skywatcher Eq 6-r Pro 
Acquisition: Asiair Plus
Software: DSS - Pixinsight - Photoshop
Shots: 30/09/2024 - 01/10/2024
Location: Stigliano (MT) ITALY
SQM: 21.30
Author: PRO' GIACOMO