Nebula (SH2-68) + Tommaso Massimo Stella + L-QEF (L-Quad Enhance Filter)

Nebula (SH2-68)

Credit:  Tommaso Massimo Stella

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

 

 

 

In this field, photographed on June 18, 19, and 20, 2026, we can see most of the different types of nebulae found in space: reflection, emission, dark, and interstellar dust. In particular, the red and cyan nebula at the upper right is a planetary nebula (SH2-68) located in the constellation Serpens, about 1,000 light-years from our solar system.
The larger bluish nebula (on the left) is a reflection nebula (VDB 123), and in the center we can see very dense dust that blocks out the light from the stars behind it.

 

 

 

Technical data
Date & Site: 2026/06/18-20, Stigliano (MT)-Italy, SQM 21.18
Lights: 163x300s (Optolong L-QEF)
Setup: TS Photoline Apo 103@580mm, Skywatcher AZEQ6 GT, ZWO ASI 2600mc DUO

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