DWB111 Helix Nebula
Author: Paulo Gordinho
Date: June 2025
Location: Lagoa, Algarve (Portugal)
Telescope: TS 115mm f/6 Apo
Camera: Player One 492 MM
Filters: Ha and OIII 6 nm
Integration time: 20h
DWB111 Helix Nebula
Author: Paulo Gordinho
Date: June 2025
Location: Lagoa, Algarve (Portugal)
Telescope: TS 115mm f/6 Apo
Camera: Player One 492 MM
Filters: Ha and OIII 6 nm
Integration time: 20h
Distance: 1,000 to 3,000 light-years from Earth
DWB 111 is a faint emission nebula located in the constellation Cepheus, composed of clouds of ionized hydrogen that glow under the influence of nearby stars. It is a little-known region, yet rich in subtle structures and delicate filaments. Associated with star-forming zones, DWB 111 is best revealed through long exposures and specific filters, serving as an excellent example of the more subtle and challenging objects in deep-sky astrophotography.