by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jun 2, 2025
Sh2-54 Constellation: Serpens Sh2-54 (a.k.a [KC97c] G018.7+02.0) is an extended nebula (H-II region) in the constelation of Serpense. At the bottom of the image one can see the open cluster NGC 6604, which is located at a distance of 4’580 Ly of the sun. Link to...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | May 9, 2025
Sh2-71 Constellation: Aquila Sh2-71 is a complex planetary nebula in the constellation of Aquila. It is about 3’260 Ly away. The unusual elongated appearance of this planetary nebula was probably caused by a triple star system that has later broken apart. The...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | May 8, 2025
LDN 43, the Cosmic Bat nebula Constellation: Ophiuchus LDN 43, also known as the Cosmic Bat nebula is a dark nebula obscuring LBN 7, a bright nebula that lies behind it, in the constellation of Ophiuchus. LBN 7 is the illuminated dust surrounding the dark LBN 43...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | May 3, 2025
NGC 6357 Constellation: Scorpius NGC 6357 (a.k.a the Lobster nebula) is a diffuse nebula near NGC 6334 (the Cat’s Paw nebula) in the constellation Scorpius. The nebula contains many proto-stars and young stars. It is located about 5’500 Ly away. The nebula...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 24, 2025
Messier 46 Constellation: Puppis Messier 46 is an open cluster in the constellation of Puppis. It is located about 5’000 Ly from Earth. The planetary nebula NGC 2438 appears to be part of Messier 46, but it is most likely unrelated since it does not share the...
