by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Apr 18, 2024
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...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Apr 9, 2024
RCW 29 Constellation: Puppis RCW 29 is part of the supernova remnant Puppis A (SNR 260.4-03.4). Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during March and early April 2024 (Martin’s website: Remote...
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 | Nov 28, 2023
CTB-1 Constellation: Cassiopeia CTB-1*, sometimes called the Garlic or the Medulla nebula, is a faint supernova remnant in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is located 9’784 Ly away from earth and spans about 98 Ly. It has been estimated to be approx....
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Oct 2, 2023
SNR G65.3+5.7 Constellation: Cygnus The weak supernova remnant (SNR) G65.3+5.7 is located in the constellation Cygnus. Some parts of this SNR are catalogued as SH2-91, SH2-94 and SH2-96. It is estimated that this SNR is 20.000-25.000 years old and is at a distance of...
