IC 443, The Jellyfish nebula

IC 443, The Jellyfish nebula

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...
Sh2-240, The Spaghetti nebula

Sh2-240, The Spaghetti nebula

Sh2-240, The Spaghetti nebula Constellation: Taurus The Spaghetti nebula (Sh2-240, Simeis 147, SNR G180.0-01.7) is a supernova remnant (SNR) located in the constellation Taurus. It is roughly 3’000 Ly from Earth. Sh2-240 is very large with an apparent diameter...
ESO 217-25, The Mermaid nebula

ESO 217-25, The Mermaid nebula

The Mermaid nebula Constellation: Centaurus  The Mermaid nebula, (a.k.a the Betta Fish nebula) is part of the 14,000 year old supernova remnant  G296.5+10 or ESO 217-25.  It is located in the constellation of Centaurus. Link to interactive sky map. Dates: This is...
Vela Supernova Remnant

Vela Supernova Remnant

The Vela Supernova Remnant Constellation: Vela The Vela SNR is located in the southern constellation of Vela. It is approximately 11’000 years old and about 900 Ly from earth. The Vela SNR includes the Pencil nebula (NGC 2736), which is vilisble in the...
NGC 2736 – The Pencil nebula

NGC 2736 – The Pencil nebula

NGC 2736, the Pencil nebula Constellation: Vela NGC 2736, also known as the Pencil nebula is a small part of the Vela Supernova Remnant in the constellation of Vela, about 815 Ly from earth. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: Data acquired remotely in March 2024...