IC 5068

Constellations: Cygnus

IC 5068 is a faint emission nebula in the constellation of Cygnus. This nebula lies around 1,600 Ly away from Earth. Link to interactive sky chart.

Date:

This image was taken during several nights in late September and early October 2022. It was taken with narrow band filters (Hydrogen-α, Oxygen-III and Sulfure-II).

Telescope & Mount:

Orion Optics AG 14″ Newtonian on a 10Micron GM2000 mount

Imaging:

Camera: FLI KL4040

Data:
Ha: 50x180s
O-III: 130x180s
S-II: 101x180s

Total integration time: 23h 25′

IC 5068 in context with the Pelican nebula (IC 5070) and part of the North America nebula (NGC 7000).

Date:

This image was taken during several nights in September 2024. It was taken with narrowband filters (Hydrogen-α, Oxygen-III and Sulfure-II).

Telescope & Mount:

Takahashi Epsilon 180 F/2.8 Astrograph on a Paramount MX mount

Imaging:

Camera: ZWO ASI 2400MC Pro Colour

Data:
Askar ColorMagic (Hao3): 131x180s
Askar ColorMagic (S2O3): 120x180s

Total integration time: 12h 33′