Famous emission nebula in Cygnus. The form gives it its name. It is about 2600 light years away.

After a long period with really nasty weather finally a clear sky, but with an almost full moon hanging deep in the south. Nevertheless I gave it a try. And it was worth it.

Acquisition Details

Scope: Borg 90FL/500 with 1.08x Flattener
Filter: IDAS NBZ
Camera: ZWO ASI 2600MC Pro
Mount: Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
Guiding Scope: MiniBorg 50
Guiding Camera: ZWO ASI 290MM
Guiding Software: PHD2
Acquisition Software: APT
Light Frames: 38x300sec
Flats, Dark Flats, Bias, Darks
Camera settings: Gain 100, Offset 20
Almost full moon but deep in the south
Bortle 4-5
Acquisition Date: May 27, 2021

Processing

Stacking Software: DSS
Imaging: PixInsight