Sharpless 157
| This nebula is located just south of the noted 'Bubble' nebula in the constellation of Cassiopeia. This image was taken during the Peach State Star Gaze at Deerlick Astronomy Village by Scott Hammonds and Sean Walker. Sean processed the image, it was a first light image for the Astro-Physics Mach 1 GTO mount. |
| Telescope: Tele Vue NP-101 w/Feather Touch Focuser | Designation: Sh2-157 |
Mount: Astro-Physics Mach 1 GTO |
Constellation: Cassiopeia |
| Camera: SBIG ST10XME with Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 2400 Light Years |
| Guiding: Self Guided | Type: Emission Nebula |
| Exposure: 270 minutes, 9 x 10 minute subs each rgb filters | Position: R.A. 04 hr 03 min , Dec +360 23' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 11 October 2007 |
| Acquisition: Maxim DL/The Sky 6 | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |