Sh2-132 The Lion Nebula

by Jim Raskett

Objects in field: LDN 1150, LDN 1154, LDN 1156, LDN 1161, LDN 1163, LBN 471, LBN 473, Sh2-132, 23 Cep, 23 eps Cep, B369, RW Cep, The star ε Cep

Equipment: Sharpstar 61EDPH II, ZWO ASI533MC Pro

Integration: 11h 56m

Sh2-132 is an faint emission nebula located in the constellation of Cepheus. It can be found on the southern edge of the constellation, near the border with Lizard, along the plane of the Milky Way. The best time for observing is between July and December, and it is particularly easy to observe for observers in the northern hemisphere. Sh2-132 is located at a distance of almost 3200 parsecs…