by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Aug 18, 2024
IC 1396 Constellation: Cepheus IC 1396 is a large region of interstellar gaz in the constellation of Cepheus. It is about 2’400 Ly away from Earth. For further descriptions follow this link. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image was taken in August 2024....
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...
