by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Aug 10, 2023
Sh2-94 and Sh2-96 Constellation: Cygnus Sh2-94 and Sh2-86 are part of the supernova remnant G65.2+5.7 in the constellation of Cygnus, just 2° north of the double star β Cygni. (Albireo). It is about 2’600 Ly away from earth. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates:...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 24, 2023
Messier 1, the Crab nebula Constellation: Taurus Messier 1, the Crab nebula (NGC 1952) is a supernova remnant in the constellation of Taurus. Its distance from Earth is about 6’500 Ly. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This image was taken between March and...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 22, 2023
NGC 1978 region Constellation: Dorado NGC 1978 is a globular cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC) in the constellation of Dorado. It is located 159’700 Ly from Earth. This region of the LMC also contains regions of nebulasity, such as NGC 1941 and 1945,...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Nov 30, 2022
Sh2-103, the Cygnus Loop Constellation: Cygnus Sh2-103, the Cygnus Loop, is a large supernova remnant in the constellation of Cygnus. It lies about 2’400 Ly from Earth and is about 120 Ly in diameter. It is about 20’000 years old. The scond image is...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Aug 26, 2022
W63 or SNR G82.2+5.3 Constellations: Cygnus W63 is a large and faint supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus. It is catalogued as G82.2+5.3. Studies by professional astronomers have estimated the distance to be 10,000 LY. The red nebulosity in this area...
