by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 23, 2025
NGC 602 Constellation: Hydrus NGC 602 is a young star cluster in the Small Magellanic Cloud (constellation Hydrus). It is surrounded by the H-II region LHA 115 N90, which is populated with even younger pre-main sequence stars. Link to interactive sky chart. NGC 602...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 9, 2025
Lionel Murphy nebula Constellation: Dorado The Lionel Murphy nebula (LMC B0455-6843, LHA 120-N 86, SNR J045546-683848) is a supernova remnant in the Large Magellanic Cloud (constellation Dorado). The bright structure to the lower left is composed of the molecular...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 4, 2025
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...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 31, 2024
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...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jun 30, 2024
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...
