by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Nov 30, 2022
Sh2-103, the Cygnus Loop Constellation: Cygnus Sh2-103, the Cygnus Loop, is a large supernova remnant in the constellation of Cygnus. It lies about 2’400 Ly from Earth and is about 120 Ly in diameter. It is about 20’000 years old. The scond image is...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Nov 25, 2022
Cepheus nebulae (Southern region) Constellation: Cepheus This is a mosaic composed of 30 panes as well as several images covering the Lion nebula, the Elephant’s Trunk nebula and its surroundings, the Flying bat and Squid nebulae (also known as OU4), the...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Nov 24, 2022
IC 5068 Constellations: Cygnus IC 5068 is a faint emission nebula in the constellation of Cygnus. This nebula lies around 1,600 Ly away from Earth. Link to interactive sky chart. Date: This image was taken during several nights in late September and early October...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Nov 15, 2022
Simeis 57 Constellations: Cygnus Simeis 57, the Propeller nebula, consists of two Hα emission nebulas (H-II regions) in the constellation of Cygnus. These H-II regions are DWB* 111 and DWB 119. It is thought to be located at a distance of 5’500 Ly from Earth....
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Nov 15, 2022
NGC 1499 Constellations: Perseus NGC 1499, the California nebula, is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Perseus. It is located at a distance of 1’000 Ly from Earth. It is illuminated by the nearby star Menkib (ξ(ksi)-Persei), located to the...
