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WR134 Bubble nebula in Cygnus


WR134 Bubble nebula in Cygnus

Object name
WR134 Bubble nebula

Constellation: Cygnus
Distance : 6000 light years

Imaged by Jean-Yves Beninger from Alqueva Dark Sky, Portugal
On 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9 June 2026

Equipment:
Astro-Physics Mach1
Astro-Physics AP130 Starfire EDF with 2.7" field flattener 67PF562, 873mm
Camera Zwo ASI 2600MM pixel size 3.76ยต
Filters H, O, R, G, B

Description:

Located in the rich star fields of Cygnus, WR 134 is a massive Wolf-Rayet star nearing the end of its life. Powerful stellar winds streaming from the star interact with surrounding gas, creating a faint emission nebula known as the Wolf-Rayet Bubble. WR 134 sheds material at an extraordinary rate, enriching the interstellar medium with heavy elements forged deep within its core. The star is expected to end its life in a spectacular supernova explosion.