by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 9, 2025
NGC 2359, Wolf-Rayet star WR7 Constellation: Canis Major NGC 2359, also known as Thor’s Helmet, is an emission nebula located 11’960 Ly away in the constellation of Canis Major. The nebula is excited by the ionising radiation of the central star WR7 (HD...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 20, 2025
NGC 2467, The Skull and Crossbones nebula Constellation: Puppis NGC 2467, (a.k.a the Skull and Crossbones nebula) is a star-forming region located in the constellation of Puppis. It is approx. 21’000 Ly away. Link to interactive sky map. Dates: This is derived...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 5, 2025
NGC 281, The Pacman nebula Constellation: Cassiopeia NGC 281, the Pacman nebula (or Sh2-184) is a bright emission nebula and part of an H-II region in the constellation of Cassiopeia. It is also associated with open cluster IC 1590. It is about 9’200 Ly away from...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 4, 2025
IC 443, The Jellyfish nebula Constellation: Gemini This image covers the region of the Jellyfish nebula (IC 443), a supernova remnant, and IC 444 in the constellation of Gemini. IC 443 is about 5’000 Ly from Earth. IC 443 may be the remains of a supernova that...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 4, 2025
IC 405, The Flaming Star nebula Constellation: Auriga This image covers the region near the Flaming Star nebula (IC 405, Sh2-229) in the constellation of Auriga. Link to interactive sky chart. The Flaming Star nebula is an emission and reflection nebula surrounding...
