Annotated Tulip Nebula (SHO) – Digital Download

$9.00

A high-resolution, annotated image of the Tulip Nebula (Sharpless 101) rendered in the vibrant SHO narrowband palette. Key structures, ionized gas regions, and dust lanes are labeled, making this an excellent educational and collector’s piece. Download link active for 24 hours.

A high-resolution, annotated image of the Tulip Nebula (Sharpless 101) rendered in the vibrant SHO narrowband palette. Key structures, ionized gas regions, and dust lanes are labeled, making this an excellent educational and collector’s piece. Download link active for 24 hours.

This annotated version of the Tulip Nebula reveals the intricate details of this iconic emission nebula in Cygnus, captured using the Sulfur (SII), Hydrogen-alpha (Ha), and Oxygen (OIII) narrowband filters mapped to red, green, and blue channels respectively. The image highlights important features such as dense gas filaments, ionization fronts, and dark dust lanes, with labels to guide astronomy enthusiasts and educators.

The Tulip Nebula is a dynamic star-forming region located about 6,000 light-years away, characterized by its glowing gas clouds sculpted by young, massive stars. This annotated image combines scientific accuracy with artistic presentation, making it a valuable tool for learning and appreciation of deep sky astrophotography.

Perfect for educators, students, and collectors who want to explore and understand the complex structures within this celestial tulip.