by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Sep 10, 2023
LBN 347/Sh2-114 Constellation: Cygnus LBN 347 or Sh2-124 is a faint nebula (H II region) in the constellation of Cygnus. It is often refered to as the Flying Dragon nebula. Slightly to the west is LBN 333 or Sh2-113. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Sep 5, 2023
Messier 16 and Messier 17 Constellation: Serpens and Sagittarius This image depicts a region straddling the constellations of Serpens and Sagittarius, that are rich in celestial objects. In contains the bright Messier 16 (top) and Messier 17 (bottom). Link to...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Aug 21, 2023
Sh2-124 Constellation: Cygnus Sh2-124 is an emission nebula located in the constellation of Cygnus. It is about 8’480 Ly away from earth. To the north-northwest of Sh2-145 is the small planetary nebula LDû 1, and to its wets-southwest is the small duck nebula....
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Aug 19, 2023
Sh2-140, Sh2-145 and Sh2-150 Constellation: Cepheus Sh2-140, Sh2-145 and Sh2-150 are located in the constellation of Cepheus. Sh2-140, an emission nebula with an open cluster and youg stars, is about 2’940 Ly away from earth. Sh2-145, also an emission nebula,...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jun 28, 2023
NGC 6823 and Sh2-86 Constellation: Valpecula NGC 6823 is an open cluster in the constellation Valpecula, and is surrounded by the large faint emission nebula Sh 2-86. The star clusters is about 6’000 Ly away. To the southwest of the open cluster is the small...
