NGC7129
reflection nebula
NGC 7129 is a reflection nebula located 3,300 light years away in the constellation Cepheus. A young open cluster is responsible for illuminating the surrounding nebula. A recent survey indicates the cluster contains more than 130 stars less than 1 million years old.
NGC 7129 is located just half a degree from nearby cluster NGC 7142
Technical Data
| Bortle Scale / SQM-L | Bortle 5 / 19.94 - 20.26 |
| Period | August 2023 |
| Primary Scope | Takahashi CCA250/1250 FSQ106 |
| Sensor | IMX455 / IMX571 |
| Mount | AP 1100 GTO CP4 |
| Total Exposure Time | 4 H |
| Composition | LRGB |
| Location | Val Imagna (Bergamo) Italy |
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