by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 25, 2026
RCW 32 Constellation: Vela RCW 32 (a.k.a. Gum 15) is an H-II region in the constellation of Vela. It is lopcated about 3’000 Ly from Earth. The bright star ( a double star) in the center of the nebula is HD74804. The signal from this nebula consists mainly of Ha...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 20, 2026
NGC 3532 – The Wishing Well Cluster Constellation: Carina NGC 3532, the Wishing Well cluster, is an open cluster in the constellation of Carina. It is located about 1’320 Ly away. The cluster contains approximately 150 stars. It includes seven red giants...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 6, 2026
vdB 94 Constellation: Canis Major vdB 94 (a.k.a. LBN 1039) is a reflection nebula in the constellation of Canis Major illuminated by the star HD 53623. It is located about 4’000 Ly away. It is associated with the emission nebula Sh2-297 at the tip of the...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 2, 2026
Gum 36 Constellation: Carina This region of the constellation Carina is rarely imaged, yet it holds a few interesting objects. First, the HII region Gum 36 (a.k.a BRAN 347), which is likely ionized by the star HD 97471) and/or the open cluster Stock 13. About 166...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 27, 2026
CG 10 and DOBASHI 5202 Constellation: Puppis DOBASHI 5202 is a dark nebula and CG 10 a cometary globule in the constellation of Puppis. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image was taken between January and February 2026 Color palettes: HaO3LRGB Telescope...
