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 | Feb 27, 2024
Caldwell 49, The Rosette nebula Constellation: Monoceros The Rosette nebula (Caldwell 49) is an H II region located in the constellation of Monoceros. It contains the open cluster NGC 2244 (also known as Caldwell 50). It is about 5’200 Ly away. Link...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 19, 2024
NGC 3584 – The Statue of Liberty nebula Constellation: Carina The Statue of Liberty nebula (NGC 3584, containing NGC 3579, NGC 3581, , NGC 3582, NGC 3586 and NGC 3576) is a large and bright emission nebula in the constellation of Carina. It is a star-forming...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 16, 2024
Sh2-199, The Soul nebula Constellation: Cassiopeia The Soul nebula (Sh2-199) is an emission nebulae located in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Several small open clusters are embedded in the nebula: CR 34, 632, and 634 (in the head) and IC 1848 (in the body). It is...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Oct 26, 2023
LDN 865 Constellation: Cygnus LDN 865 is a dark cloud in the constellation of Cygnus. It shows a lot of Ha structures and seems to hide a region of ionized oxygen, of which a “lightning bolt”-like structure seems to emerge towards the south. At the...
