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...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Mar 20, 2024
WR 8 Constellation: Puppis WR 8 (HD 62910) is a Wolf-Rayet star in the constellation of Puppis. Link to interactive sky chart. Related scientific publication (in the Astronomical Journal) (Featured on NOVA): Deep Optical Images of the Ejecta Nebula Around the...
by manuelcp.astro@gmail.com | Jan 21, 2024
WR 16 Constellation: Carina WR 16 (V396 Car) is a rotating ellipsoidal variable Wolf-Rayet star in the constellation of Carina. WR 16 is 3,638,2 times more luminus and 54.4 times larger than the Sun. It has been calculated to be located 3’229 Ly from Earth. Link...
