Sh2-142 / Wizard Nebula / NGC 7380

NameWizard Nebula
Designation(s)Sh2-142, NGC 7380
Object Type(s)Emission Nebula, Open Cluster
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), NGC, Sharpless
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationCepheus
Date and Time Observed2023-07-30 23:30:00
InstrumentAskar V 80mm w extender f7.5-600mm FL
CameraASI294mc-Pro
Image DetailsUp is 317.8 degrees E of N. Total integration time was 25m 30s. Exposures 15s@305g, L-eNhance Filter. Darks subtracted, no flats. No guiding..
DescriptionConfusingly, NGC thinks this is a small, open cluster. Sharpless, of course, knows that there is an emission nebula hiding below. Anyway, a fun EAA capture.
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