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Shark Nebula

Shark Nebula

Wide-field view of the Shark Nebula (LDN 1235), a prominent dark nebula within the Cepheus molecular complex.

The image reveals a dense network of interstellar dust clouds silhouetted against a rich background of faint stars and diffuse nebulosity. The characteristic shape of LDN 1235 emerges through subtle variations in dust density, while surrounding reflection and emission regions add depth and structure to the field.

Together, these features highlight the complex distribution of dust and gas in this region, offering a detailed view of the large-scale structure of the Cepheus molecular clouds.

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Field and coordinates

Constellation : Cepheus
RA : 22h 04m 17s
Dec : +73° 02′ 51″
FoV : 2.88° × 1.87°
Sampling : 2.59″/pixel

Acquisition
Filter : L-Pro
Camera : ZWO ASI294MC Pro
Optics : TS-Optics 60/360

Integration time
L-Pro : 330 × 120 s — 11h
Total : 11h