by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 3, 2023
NGC 884 and NGC 869, the Double Cluster Constellations: Perseus NGC 884 is an open cluster located in the constellation of Cepheus. It is the easternmost of the Double Cluster with NGC 869. These clusters are at a distance of 7’460 Ly from Earth. The small open...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 3, 2023
Sh2-154 and Sh2-155 Constellations: Cepheus Sh2-154 is an H II region located in the constellation of Cepheus. It is located at a distance of 3’260 Ly from Earth. Nearby, slightly above Sh2-154, one can see the open cluster NGC 7419. The well-known Cave nebula...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 2, 2023
IC 59 and IC 63 Constellation: Cassiopeia IC 59 (on the right) and IC 63 (center) are faint combined reflection and emission nebulae located in the constellation of Cassiopeia. The edges of the nebulae glow brightly from the intense radiation of the star γCas located...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 29, 2022
Comet C/2020 V2 (ZTF) Constellation: Cepheus (Dec 26, 2022) Comet C/2020 V2 was discovered by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) on November 2, 2020. The comet will reach its perihelion on May 8, 2023, at a distance of 2.23 AU and the closest approach to Earth will...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 26, 2022
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) Constellation: Corona Borealis (Dec 26, 2022) and Taurus (Jan 25, 2023) Comet C/2022 E3 was discovered by the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF) on 2 March 2022. The comet will reach its perihelion on January 12, 2023, at a distance of 1.11 AU (166...
