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...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Apr 18, 2024
The Vela Supernova Remnant Constellation: Vela The Vela SNR is located in the southern constellation of Vela. It is approximately 11’000 years old and about 900 Ly from earth. The Vela SNR includes the Pencil nebula (NGC 2736), which is vilisble in the...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Apr 18, 2024
NGC 2736, the Pencil nebula Constellation: Vela NGC 2736, also known as the Pencil nebula is a small part of the Vela Supernova Remnant in the constellation of Vela, about 815 Ly from earth. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: Data acquired remotely in March 2024...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Apr 9, 2024
RCW 29 Constellation: Puppis RCW 29 is part of the supernova remnant Puppis A (SNR 260.4-03.4). Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during March and early April 2024 (Martin’s website: Remote...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 20, 2024
WR 8 Constellation: Puppis WR 8 (HD 62910) is a Wolf-Rayet star in the constellation of Puppis. Link to interactive sky chart. Related scientific publication (in the Astronomical Journal) (Featured on NOVA): Deep Optical Images of the Ejecta Nebula Around the...
