by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 20, 2025
NGC 2467, The Skull and Crossbones nebula Constellation: Puppis NGC 2467, (a.k.a the Skull and Crossbones nebula) is a star-forming region located in the constellation of Puppis. It is approx. 21’000 Ly away. Link to interactive sky map. Dates: This is derived...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 5, 2025
NGC 281, The Pacman nebula Constellation: Cassiopeia NGC 281, the Pacman nebula (or Sh2-184) is a bright emission nebula and part of an H-II region in the constellation of Cassiopeia. It is also associated with open cluster IC 1590. It is about 9’200 Ly away from...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 4, 2025
IC 443, The Jellyfish nebula Constellation: Gemini This image covers the region of the Jellyfish nebula (IC 443), a supernova remnant, and IC 444 in the constellation of Gemini. IC 443 is about 5’000 Ly from Earth. IC 443 may be the remains of a supernova that...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 4, 2025
IC 405, The Flaming Star nebula Constellation: Auriga This image covers the region near the Flaming Star nebula (IC 405, Sh2-229) in the constellation of Auriga. Link to interactive sky chart. The Flaming Star nebula is an emission and reflection nebula surrounding...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 31, 2024
Sh2-240, The Spaghetti nebula Constellation: Taurus The Spaghetti nebula (Sh2-240, Simeis 147, SNR G180.0-01.7) is a supernova remnant (SNR) located in the constellation Taurus. It is roughly 3’000 Ly from Earth. Sh2-240 is very large with an apparent diameter...
