by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Aug 18, 2024
LDN 1251 Constellation: Cepheus LDN 1251 (a.k.a the Rotten Fish nebula) is a dark nebula located in the constellation of Cepheus. Also visible are the galaxies UCG12160 (left) and LEDA 166755 (above the tail). The dusty molecular cloud is about 1’000 Ly away...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jun 30, 2024
WR 116 Constellation: Scutum WR 116 (EM* AS 306, V* V460 Sct) is a variable Wolf-Rayet star in the constellation of Scutum. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during June 2024 (Martin’s...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jun 30, 2024
The Mermaid nebula Constellation: Centaurus The Mermaid nebula, (a.k.a the Betta Fish nebula) is part of the 14,000 year old supernova remnant G296.5+10 or ESO 217-25. It is located in the constellation of Centaurus. Link to interactive sky map. Dates: This is...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Apr 29, 2024
HFG-2 Constellation: Puppis HFG-2 (PK 247-04.1) is a planetary nebula in the constellation of Puppis. It is located about 6’000 Ly from Earth. Link to interactive sky map. Dates: This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during February and...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Apr 28, 2024
Sandqvist 111 and 112 Constellation: Vela Sandqvist 111 (most western) and 112 are dark nebulae in the constellation of Vela. Near/within Sandqvist 111 we see the Herbig-Haro objects 46 and 47 that are associated with newborn stars. The yellowish nebula (southeast of...
