by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 3, 2023
Sh2-154 and Sh2-155 Constellations: Cepheus Sh2-154 is an H II region located in the constellation of Cepheus. It is located at a distance of 3’260 Ly from Earth. Nearby, slightly above Sh2-154, one can see the open cluster NGC 7419. The well-known Cave nebula...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 2, 2023
IC 59 and IC 63 Constellation: Cassiopeia IC 59 (on the right) and IC 63 (center) are faint combined reflection and emission nebulae located in the constellation of Cassiopeia. The edges of the nebulae glow brightly from the intense radiation of the star γCas located...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 15, 2022
LBN 794, IC and Messier 38 Constellation: Auriga This image covers the region northeast of the Flaming Star nebula and contains the elongated red emission nebula LBN 794, the emission nebula IC 417, and the open clusters NGC 1907 and NGC 1912 (Messier 38). Link...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 4, 2022
Messier 78 region Constellation: Orion This is a mosaic composed of 4 panes of the region around Messier 78 in the constellation of Orion. Link to interactive sky chart. This region also contains the open cluster NGC 2112, which is located about 2’770 Ly from...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Nov 25, 2022
Cepheus nebulae (Southern region) Constellation: Cepheus This is a mosaic composed of 30 panes as well as several images covering the Lion nebula, the Elephant’s Trunk nebula and its surroundings, the Flying bat and Squid nebulae (also known as OU4), the...
