by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 2, 2026
PP 81 Constellation: Lupus PP 81* is a cometary reflection nebula hiding in the dark expanse of gas of Barnard 228, a large molecular cloud, in the constellation Lupus. Illuminating the nebulosity is the variable star HIP 77157, which is 518.54 Ly from Earth. Link to...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Aug 19, 2025
NGC 6530 and Barnard 86 Constellation: Sagittarius NGC 6520 is an open cluster in the constellation of Sagittarius. It is located approx. 5’235 Ly from Earth. This is a young cluster with age estimates between 150 to 190 million years. However, the presence of...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 28, 2023
Molecular Clouds around Polaris Constellation: Cepheus, Ursa Minor Part of the Molecular Cloud complex around the North Celestial Pole. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image was taken in December 2022 and January 2023. It consists for three panes. Note:...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 7, 2023
Molecular Clouds and Barnard 207 Constellation: Taurus Part of the Taurus-Auriga-Perseus molecular cloud region focused on the area around Barnard 207. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image was taken in December 2022 and consists for two panes. Linked...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Nov 4, 2022
Barnard 207 Constellation: Taurus Barnard 207 (LDN 1489, LBN 777), often refered to as the Vulture Head nebula, is a cometary (or Bok) globule (i.e. small dark nebula shaped like a comet) in the constellation Taurus, part of the Taurus-Auriga-Perseus molecular cloud...
