- Description: From the second Sharpless catalogue, Sh2-82 is a compact, round emission
nebula about 9 arc minutes across. Located a couple of degrees away from the Coathanger Cluster
in Vulpecula. It also contains a reflection or blue component as well but that is filtered out in
this deep red image. Also known as the "Little Trifid Nebula" and the "Little Cocoon Nebula".
- Camera: SBIG ST-10XME at -15C
- Filters: AstroDon 6nm H-alpha filter
- Scope: Astro-Physics 130EDT refractor at f8.35
- Exposure: 9 x 10 minutes - 1.5 hours
- Mount: Astro-Physics AP900QMD
- Location: Mt. Kobau, B.C.
- Date: August 26th, 2011
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