by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jul 29, 2022
Sh2-170 and Sh2-171, a Cosmic Question Mark Constellations: Cassiopeia and Cepheus The Cosmic Question Mark, spans the constellation Cepheus (Sh2-171, the larger nebula) and Cassiopeia (Sh2-170, the Little Rosette). Sh2-171 is part of the bigger nebula NGC 7822,...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jul 25, 2022
NGC 7380, and the Wizard nebula Constellation: Cepheus NGC 7380, is a young open cluster in Cepheus surrounded by an emssion nebula (Sh2-142) known as the Wizard nebula. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image was taken during the month of July 2023. Color...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jul 21, 2022
NGC 7635, the Bubble nebula Constellation: Cassiopeia NGC 7635, the Bubble nebula, is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Cassiopeia. It is created by the stellar wind from a massive hot young central star, approximately 1.6 million Ly from Earth. The...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jul 1, 2022
vdB 123, a small blue reflection nebula Constellation: Serpens van den Bergh 123 is a reflection nebulae in the constellation Serpens, embedded in a dark cloud knwon as the Serpens Cloud. To the West, one can see Sh2-68, an ancient planetary nebula that is estimated...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jun 27, 2022
NGC 7023, the Iris nebula Constellation: Cepheus The Iris nebula is a bright reflection nebula in the constellation Cepheus. The designation NGC 7023 refers to the open cluster within the larger reflection nebula LBN 487. It is 1’300 Ly from Earth. Dates: This...
