by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Aug 18, 2024
IC 1396 Constellation: Cepheus IC 1396 is a large region of interstellar gaz in the constellation of Cepheus. It is about 2’400 Ly away from Earth. For further descriptions follow this link. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image was taken in August 2024....
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 20, 2024
RCW 89 Constellation: Circinus RCW 89 is an H II region that contains the young supernova remnant SNR 320.4-01.0 (image) and one of the galaxies youngest pulsars PSR B1509-58. The open cluster to the east is Pismis 20, containing the star HD 134959, a blue Supergiant....
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 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...
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...
