Gamma Cygnus Region
in Cygnus is filled with intricate nebulae. These nebulae are not visible in most scopes. The area shown in North and West of Gamma Cygnus (the bright star at the center of the photo). Gamma Cygnus is at approximately 750 light years and has a true luminosity of some 5800 suns.
Foresthill, California
June 1999
Hypered PJ400, mosaic of two 45 minute exposures
FS-128 (ag)