Sh2-279

Sh2-279

Sh2-279, the Running Man nebula Constellation: Orion The Running Man nebula (also known as Sh2-279) comprises NGC 1973, NGC 1975 and NGC 1977. They are divided by darker nebulous regions, the Running Man. See also the images under South of Orion’s Belt. Link...
NGC 2077 region

NGC 2077 region

NGC 2077 region Constellation: Dorado This region of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) contains the nebulae NGC 2077 and 2078 as well as several other regions of nebulosity and open clusters located south of the Tarantula nebula. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates:...
NGC 2020 region

NGC 2020 region

NGC 2020 region Constellation: Dorado This region of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) contains the nebula NGC 2020 (circular blue nebulosity), which surrounds the Wolf-Rayet star BAT99-59.  The red nebulosity on the right is NGC 2014, while NGC 2021 and 2032 are on...
NGC 2018 region

NGC 2018 region

NGC 2018 region Constellation: Mensa This region of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) contains the nebula NGC 2018 and the open cluster NGC 2010. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during the month of...
NGC 1955 region

NGC 1955 region

NGC 1955 region Constellation: Dorado This region of the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) contains the nebula-associated open clusters NGC 1955, NGC 1968 and NGC 1974. It also contains open clusters of the KMHK* catalogue: 943, 884, 940, and 861. Link to interactive sky...