Gamma Cygni Nebula - IC1318
Gamma Cygni Nebula
Imager: Jim Thommes

Imaged Date:	6/9/2012
Object Information:	The bright star seen in this image is Gamma Cygni which gives its name to the nebulous area surrounding it. The star is also commonly known as Sadr. Sadr is about 1,524 light years distant. IC 1318 is an emission nebula with a dominate Hydrogen Alpha emission line. It is also known as Sharpless 108 and the Gamma Cygni Nebula. The star cluster at the upper right edge is NGC 6910.
Imaged at:	Laguna Mountains
Equipment:	Optics - FSQ-106N Mount - G11/Gemini Camera - ST8300M