The Doodad nebula and a hidden cluster

The Doodad nebula and a hidden cluster

by | Nov 28, 2024 | Nebulae

Close to the south celestial pole, in the Musca constellation, we can find this amazing brown ribbon, known as the Dark Doodad nebula. Under pristine dark skies it can be distinguished with the use of a small telescope. Its dark color comes from the interstellar dust...
The Witch Head nebula, IC 2118

The Witch Head nebula, IC 2118

by | Apr 24, 2024 | Galactic Cirri, Nebulae

In the Eridanus constellation, and close to the Orion constellation, we find a very interesting and pretty faint reflection nebula, IC 2118. Also known as the Witch Head nebula, IC 2118 is believed to be made of gas, and dust and is about 50 light-years across....
VdB 152, at the edge of the Cepheus Flare

VdB 152, at the edge of the Cepheus Flare

by | Mar 31, 2024 | Galactic Cirri, Nebulae

Near the edge of the Cepheus Flare, we find an interesting area in the Cepheus constellation full of different types of nebulae. Being vdB 152 the most prominent, next to vdB 152 we find another interesting nebula, the brownish Barnard 175. Crossing the image we find...
Another view to Melotte 15

Another view to Melotte 15

by | Mar 11, 2024 | Nebulae

Inside the Heart nebula, IC1805, we can find an open star cluster, Melotte 15, composed of young and energetic stars. This group of stars are eroding colorful pillars of dust with their energetic light winds. The Heart nebula, catalogued as IC1805, is a large emission...
The Cocoon nebula, IC 5146

The Cocoon nebula, IC 5146

by | Jan 30, 2024 | Galactic Cirri, Nebulae

The Cocoon Nebula, also known as IC 5146, is a beautiful and intriguing emission nebula located in the Cygnus constellation. It’s nearly 15 light-years wide and it is located some 3,300 light years away from Earth. The nebula gets its name from the appearance of...
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