Gamma Cas Nebulas IC63 and IC59
The bright star Gamma Cas is attended by two large wisps of nebulosity, IC 59 and IC 63. Gamma Cas is the middle star of Cassiopeia, a 2nd magnitude star that is the prototype for a class of eruptive variable stars.
IC 59 lies to the north of Gamma Cas. It is primary a refection nebula, appearing blue in photographs from scattered starlight that is passing through it. Like the blue sky over your head, some of the light passing through is scattered away, and blue light is scattered more than red. This light probably originates from nearby Gamma Cas, which may also have shed this nebulous material into the space around it.
IC 63 lies to the east-northeast. This nebula is a combination of HII region and reflection nebula. Unlike a reflection nebula which appears blue, the glowing hydrogen gas appears red in photographs.
Half way between IC 59 and IC 63 you can see a small nebula however I was not able to find the designation.
Photo Details
Telescope: CFF92 apo (at 420 mm)
Camera: Asi2600 mm p
Mount: AP Mach1
Guiding: Off-axis Lodestar
Exposure: H 33x10 OIII 8x20min RGB 12x3min each
When: October 2021
Other information: Taken in the city of Tarnow
Photo Details
Telescope: FSQ106EDX (530 mm) Takahashi
Camera: ST-8300M, Sbig Filter wheel, Baader 36mm round HLRGB filters
Mount: NJP Takahashi
Guiding: Off-axis Orion SS Autoguider
Exposure: HLRGB 15h
When: September 2014
Other information:
Photo Details
Telescope: FSQ106EDX (530 mm) Takahashi
Camera: ST-8300M, Sbig Filter wheel, Baader 36mm round HLRGB filters
Mount: NJP Takahashi
Guiding: Otion ST80, Orion SS Guider
Exposure: HLRGB 10h
When: October/November 2011
Other information: Ha/L average transparency, some:) seeing, RGB good transparency