Photographer:
Larry Byrge
Location of Photo:
Jacksboro, TN
Date/Time of photo:
8/9/24 11:30 p.m. EDT
Equipment:
William Optics Redcat 51 Skywatcher Star Adventurer GTI Equatorial Mount ZWO 30mm Guidescope ZWO Asiair Mini ZWO Asi294MC Pro Imaging Camera ZWO Asi120MM Mini Guide Camera
Description:
The Sadr Region (also known as IC 1318 or the Gamma Cygni Nebula) is the diffuse emission nebula surrounding Sadr (γ Cygni) at the center of Cygnus's cross. The Sadr Region is one of the surrounding nebulous regions; others include the Butterfly Nebula and the Crescent Nebula. It contains many dark nebulae in addition to the emission diffuse nebulae.