by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 11, 2023
Comet C/2022 U2 (ATLAS) near IC 405 and IC 410 Constellation: Auriga This image covers the region near the Flaming Star (IC 405, Sh2-229) and Tadpole (IC 410) nebulae in the constellation of Auriga. It also contains the emission nebula IC 417. Link to interactive sky...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 21, 2023
Cederblad 51 Constellation: Orion Cederblad 51 is a blue reflection nebula in the constellation of Orion north of the star λ Orionis (Meissa). It is part of Sh2-264, in what is commonly known as Orion’s head. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 14, 2023
LDN 1622, the Boogeyman nebula Constellation: Orion Lynds’ Dark Nebula (LDN) 1622, the Boogeyman nebula, is located in the constellation of Orion just east of Barnard’s loop, a portion of which can be seen to the southwest. It is thought to be only 500 Ly...
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 | Feb 7, 2023
Sh2-232 region Constellation: Auriga Sh2-232 (in the center), Sh2-235 the brightest area as well as Sh2-231 and the much smaller Sh2-233 to the left are H-II regions in the constellation of Auriga. The tinymagenta structure just above centre of Sh2-232 is the...