by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Apr 9, 2024
RCW 29 Constellation: Puppis RCW 29 is part of the supernova remnant Puppis A (SNR 260.4-03.4). Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during March and early April 2024 (Martin’s website: Remote...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 20, 2024
WR 8 Constellation: Puppis WR 8 (HD 62910) is a Wolf-Rayet star in the constellation of Puppis. Link to interactive sky chart. Related scientific publication (in the Astronomical Journal) (Featured on NOVA): Deep Optical Images of the Ejecta Nebula Around the...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 20, 2024
RCW 89 Constellation: Circinus RCW 89 is an H II region that contains the young supernova remnant SNR 320.4-01.0 (image) and one of the galaxies youngest pulsars PSR B1509-58. The open cluster to the east is Pismis 20, containing the star HD 134959, a blue Supergiant....
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 27, 2024
Caldwell 49, The Rosette nebula Constellation: Monoceros The Rosette nebula (Caldwell 49) is an H II region located in the constellation of Monoceros. It contains the open cluster NGC 2244 (also known as Caldwell 50). It is about 5’200 Ly away. Link...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 19, 2024
NGC 3584 – The Statue of Liberty nebula Constellation: Carina The Statue of Liberty nebula (containing NGC 3579, NGC 3581, NGC 3582, NGC 3584, NGC 3586 and NGC 3576) is a large and bright emission nebula in the constellation of Carina. It is a star-forming...
