by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 24, 2023
IC 2944, the Running Chicken nebula Constellation: Centaurus IC 2944 is an open cluster with an associated emission nebula in the constellation of Centaurus. It features Bok globules (relatively small dark nebulae), which are frequently a site of active star...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 19, 2023
RCW 58 Constellation: Carina RCW* 58 is a ring nebula formed by the ejecta of the Wolf-Rayet star WR 40 (the central star in the image) in the constellation of Carina. The nebula expands with a velocity of 90 km/s. Link to interactive sky chart. * Rodgers, Campbell...
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...
