by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Aug 18, 2024
LDN 1251 Constellation: Cepheus LDN 1251 (a.k.a the Rotten Fish nebula) is a dark nebula located in the constellation of Cepheus. Also visible are the galaxies UCG12160 (left) and LEDA 166755 (above the tail). The dusty molecular cloud is about 1’000 Ly away...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Apr 28, 2024
Sandqvist 111 and 112 Constellation: Vela Sandqvist 111 (most western) and 112 are dark nebulae in the constellation of Vela. Near/within Sandqvist 111 we see the Herbig-Haro objects 46 and 47 that are associated with newborn stars. The yellowish nebula (southeast of...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 27, 2024
Caldwell 49, The Rosette nebula Constellation: Monoceros The Rosette nebula (Caldwell 49) is an H II region located in the constellation of Monoceros. It contains the open cluster NGC 2244 (also known as Caldwell 50). It is about 5’200 Ly away. Link...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 19, 2024
NGC 3584 – The Statue of Liberty nebula Constellation: Carina The Statue of Liberty nebula (NGC 3584, containing NGC 3579, NGC 3581, , NGC 3582, NGC 3586 and NGC 3576) is a large and bright emission nebula in the constellation of Carina. It is a star-forming...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Feb 16, 2024
Sh2-199, The Soul nebula Constellation: Cassiopeia The Soul nebula (Sh2-199) is an emission nebulae located in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Several small open clusters are embedded in the nebula: CR 34, 632, and 634 (in the head) and IC 1848 (in the body). It is...
