Sh2-73
Details
Sh2-73 was mistakenly included in the Sharpless catalog of emission nebulae. It is also catalogued as MBM 40 or LBN 105. It is a molecular cloud of high latitude in the constellation of Hercules which is lit by the integrated light of the milkyway itself. Thats why it is often refferd as IFN or Integrated Flux Nebula. The more precise word for such nebula is simply galactic cirrus.
Image Details
Telescope Optics
Takahashi Epsilon 130D
Mount
Skywatcher EQ6-R pro
Camera
Canon EOS 6Da
Filters
Internal Bayer Matrix
Integration Time
69x300s ISO800
Date
31st of May, 1st and 2nd of June 2021
Conditions
Good Sky Conditions
Remarks
nothing
Object Details
Type of Object
Dark Nebula
Constellation
Hercules
Location
Vulkaneifel