by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | May 3, 2025
NGC 6357 Constellation: Scorpius NGC 6357 (a.k.a the Lobster nebula) is a diffuse nebula near NGC 6334 (the Cat’s Paw nebula) in the constellation Scorpius. The nebula contains many proto-stars and young stars. It is located about 5’500 Ly away. The nebula...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 14, 2025
Sh2-308 Constellation: Canis Major Sh2-308 (a.k.a the Dolphin-Head Nebula) is an H-II region in the constellation of Canis Major. It is located about 4’530 Ly from Earth. The bubble nebula, which was formed about 70’000 years ago, surrounds the Wolf-Rayet...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 9, 2025
NGC 2359, Wolf-Rayet star WR7 Constellation: Canis Major NGC 2359, also known as Thor’s Helmet, is an emission nebula located 11’960 Ly away in the constellation of Canis Major. The nebula is excited by the ionising radiation of the central star WR7 (HD...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Dec 12, 2024
Sh2-132, the Lion nebula Constellation: Cepheus The Lion nebula (Sh2-132) is a rich H-II region with star clusters, emission nebulae, and dark dust regions. Located in the southern region of the constellation Cepheus, the Lion nebula is roughly 10’000 Ly from...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jun 30, 2024
WR 116 Constellation: Scutum WR 116 (EM* AS 306, V* V460 Sct) is a variable Wolf-Rayet star in the constellation of Scutum. Link to interactive sky chart. Dates: This is derived from the outstanding data taken by Martin Pugh during June 2024 (Martin’s...
