NGC 6559 The Loreta Nebula and Neighborhood

by Michael Feigenbaum

Objects in field: NGC 6559, IC 4685, Sh2-29, B302, B303, PK006-02.1

Equipment: Celestron EdgeHD 9.25", ZWO ASI294MM Pro

Integration: 10h 9m

This is a beautiful star forming region containing reflection, emission and dark nebulae and can be found just to the East of M8, The Lagoon Nebula in Sagittarius. Approximately 5,000 light years distant, it is part of a fascinating system of star forming regions. I have been trying to learn more about and improve my work with longer focal length imaging during the galaxy season. Since the season…