OBJECT INFORMATION

Name/Designation	IC 1318A (Gamma Cygni Nebula)
Object Type	H II Region
Constellation	Cygnus
Distance	~4,900 light-years
Apparent Magnitude	~8.0
Angular Size	~60′ (~1°)

IMAGING

Date	September 10–15, 2023
Location	Athens, Greece
Frames	773 × 60″ exposures
Integration	12h 53m
Camera Settings	Gain 101 | Temperature: 0°C
Bortle Scale	8/9 (City sky)

EQUIPMENT

Telescope	Sky-Watcher Explorer 130PDS
Camera	ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount	Sky-Watcher EQ5 Pro
Filter	Optolong L-eXtreme
Accessory	Baader 2″ MPCC Mark III
Guide Scope	Artesky 32mm Mini
Guide Camera	ZWO ASI120MM Mini

SOFTWARE

Acquisition	Astro Photography Tool
Guiding	PHD2 Guiding
Processing	PixInsight
Plugins	RC Astro