Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, March 6th

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, March 6th

As the Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is approaching to its perihelion, that will be achieved the next 21st of April 2024, it’s now crossing the Andromeda constellation. The closest approach to Earth will take place a bit later, on the 2nd of June 2024, at a distance of...
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks across Andromeda constellation

Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks across Andromeda constellation

As the Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks is approaching to its perihelion, that will be achieved the next 21st of April 2024, it’s now crossing the Andromeda constellation. The closest approach to Earth will take place a bit later, on the 2nd of June 2024, at a distance of...
The Cocoon nebula, IC 5146

The Cocoon nebula, IC 5146

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...
The Heart nebula SHO, IC1805

The Heart nebula SHO, IC1805

The Heart nebula, catalogued as IC1805, is a large emission nebula located in the Perseus Arm of the Milky Way galaxy. It’s located in the constellation Cassiopeia and is part of a complex star-forming region that includes the neighboring Soul Nebula (IC 1848)...
The Seahorse chasing the Squid

The Seahorse chasing the Squid

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...
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