Lion Nebula SH2-132
Nebula
By Michael PageAbout this image
Sh 2-132, also known as the Lion Nebula, is a diffuse nebula in Cepheus. It is part of the Cep OB1 Association and located in the Perseus Arm of the galaxy. It is ionized by two Wolf-Rayet star, HD 211564 (WN3(h)-w) and HD 211853 (WN6o+O6I), along with many O and B-type stars. There are a number of dark nebula present in Sh 2-132 named LDN 1150, LDN 1154, LDN 1156, LDN 1161 and LDN 1162.[13]
Behind the image
Finding the Lion in gold, cyan and blue
Explore the capture, processing choices, and comparisons behind this photograph.
Read the processing story →Image Details
- Category
- Nebula
- Telescope
- Williams Optics UltraCat 108
- Camera
- ZWO ASI2600MM
- Location
- Starfront Observatory, Rockwood,Texas
- Captured
- 2026-10-22
Sandbox pilot
Print readiness
Available in metal and acrylic, selected for their detail and image quality. Compare the full-resolution master for Lion Nebula SH2-132 with Prodigi's recommended resolution. No order is created.
Review the public technique tutorials
All are public; no membership is required. Guides follow Learn’s recommended workflow stages. RGB/LRGB and SHO/HOO are alternative paths; choose the path that fits your data. Some guides span stages, such as channel assembly and later LRGB blending or star restoration. Use this project’s recorded workflow for its actual order and settings.
6. Assemble your channels
- Combine SHO and HOO Images with NarrowbandNormalization →
Narrowband · SHO/HOO path
7. Prepare the linear image
8. Stretch the image
- Stretching Images with MultiscaleAdaptiveStretch →
Stretching option · MAS
9. Refine color and finish the composite