The Lion Nebula (Sh2-132)
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Dive with me into the fascinating world of the Lion Nebula (Sh2-132) in the constellation Cepheus — a vast emission nebula often underestimated but with its complex structure and delicate gas clouds a true astronomical treasure. At the heart of this glowing region are two mighty Wolf-Rayet stars, alongside a hot O-type star and young B-type suns, whose intense radiation and strong stellar winds sculpt the glowing “mane” features of the nebula.
This cosmic spectacle spans nearly 40 arcminutes in the sky, corresponding to about 250 light-years across in the Perseus Arm of our Milky Way. Dark dust lanes weave through the nebula, creating the striking silhouette that resembles a lion’s face, giving the nebula its evocative name.
The Lion Nebula is a stunning reminder of the dynamic interplay between massive stars and interstellar gas, offering a captivating glimpse into star formation processes and the architectural beauty of our galaxy.
Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro
Integration time: 5hrs 50min
Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250919_sh2-132/
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