The Seahorse chasing the Squid

The Seahorse chasing the Squid

by | Jan 8, 2024 | Galactic Cirri, Nebulae

In the Cepheus constellation we can find two interesting nebulae surrounded by a rich molecular cloud of dust and gas. Both nebulae have suggestive shapes and have been given the names of the Seahorse nebula (Barnard 150, at the bottom of the image) and the Squid...
Barnard 150, Seahorse in Cepheus new edition

Barnard 150, Seahorse in Cepheus new edition

by | Jan 2, 2024 | Galactic Cirri, Nebulae

Barnard 150, also catalogued as LDN 1082, is a dark nebula located some 1,200 light-years from Earth in the Cepheus constellation. Unlike emission or reflection nebulae that emit or reflect light, dark nebulae are composed of dense, cold gas and dust that block the...
Sagittarius Triplet

Sagittarius Triplet

by | Oct 25, 2023 | Nebulae

Close to the Galactic Center of our Milky Way we can find an interesting trio of nebulae. Well known since the 17th century these nebulae are one of the most popular deep sky targets. Located some 4,100 light-years away from planet Earth, this trio is composed of the...
The Dumbbell nebula, M27

The Dumbbell nebula, M27

by | Sep 30, 2023 | Nebulae

Messier 27, also known as the Dumbbell Nebula, is a famous planetary nebula located in the constellation Vulpecula.  It lies some 1,360 light-years away from Earth. It is one of the most well-known and studied planetary nebulae in the night sky. It was discovered by...
Cosmic Squid, Ou4

Cosmic Squid, Ou4

by | Sep 24, 2023 | Galactic Cirri, Nebulae

  The Squid nebula, also called Ou4, was discovered back in 2011 by Nicolas Outters. It’s a really faint object that covers around one degree in the night sky, but it can only be detected through deep image integrations. It lies  in the Cepheus constellation....
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