by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 28, 2023
Molecular Clouds around Polaris Constellation: Cepheus, Ursa Minor Part of the Molecular Cloud complex around the North Celestial Pole. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image was taken in December 2022 and January 2023. It consists for three panes. Note:...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 21, 2023
Cederblad 51 Constellation: Orion Cederblad 51 is a blue reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion north of the star λ Orionis (Meissa). It is part of Sh2-264, in what is commonly known as Orion’s head. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 17, 2023
Supernova SN2023bee Constellation: Hydra Supernova SN2023bee was discovered on February 1, 2023 by TNS through DLT40. It is located in NGC 2708, which is about 120 million Ly away. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image was taken on January 17, 2023....
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 16, 2023
NGC 3293 region Constellation: Carina NGC 3293 is a young (~10 million years old) open cluster NGC in the constellation Carina. It is located about 8’000 Ly from Earth. Widefield view. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This is derived from the outstanding...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 14, 2023
LDN 1622, the Boogeyman nebula Constellation: Orion Lynds’ Dark Nebula (LDN) 1622, the Boogeyman nebula, is located in the constellation of Orion just east of Barnard’s loop, a portion of which can be seen to the southwest. It is thought to be only 500 Ly...
