Nebulae

C49 Rosette Nebula

The Rosette Nebula is an H II region located near one end of a giant molecular cloud in the Monoceros region of the Milky Way Galaxy. The open cluster NGC 2244 is closely associated with the nebulosity, the stars of the cluster having been formed from the nebula's matter.

Distance: 5,200 light years

IC 63 The Ghost of Cassiopeia

This ghostly nebula is in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Ultraviolet radiation from the blue-white star Gamma Cassiopeiae allows IC 63 to release Hydrogen-alpha radiation, the red light. The blue light is caused by the light from Gamma Cassiopeiae being reflected by dust particles. This makes IC 63 both a reflection nebula and emission nebula.

Distance: 550 light years

IC 410 Tadpole Nebula

IC 410 is a region of nebulosity surrounding the open star cluster NGC 1893 in the constellation Auriga. It was sculpted by radiation and stellar winds from the star cluster. The 'tadpoles' were created by radiation from the star cluster pushing the gas away from them. The nebula is over 100 light years across and the tadpole tails are approximately 10 light years in length.

Distance from Earth: 12000 light years

IC 434 Horsehead Nebula

The Horsehead Nebula is a small dark nebula in the constellation Orion. The nebula is located just to the south of Alnitak, the easternmost star of Orion's Belt, and is part of the much larger Orion molecular cloud complex.

Distance: 1500 light years

IC 1396 Elephant's Trunk Nebula

The Elephant's Trunk Nebula is a concentration of interstellar gas and dust within the much larger ionised gas region IC 1396 located in the constellation Cepheus about 2,400 light years away from Earth.

IC 1805 Heart Nebula

The Heart Nebula is located in the Perseus Arm of the Galaxy in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is an emission nebula showing glowing ionised hydrogen gas and darker dust lanes. The shape of the nebula is driven by stellar winds from the hot stars in its core.

Distance: 7500 light years

Bottom right of the image is IC 1795 The Fish Head Nebula. This is a star forming region comprised of hydrogen gas and dark dust clouds. The stars formed in IC 1795 are still in their infancy, probably a few million years old.

Distance: 6000 light years

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IC 1848 Soul Nebula

The Soul Nebula is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia. Paired with its neighbour IC 1805 (see above) they are known as 'the Heart and Soul'. The Soul Nebula is also known as the Embryo Nebula.

Distance: 6000 light years

Capture Details

152x180 seconds

Dark Frames: 15

ISO: 800

Total Integration: 7.6 hours

SOFTWARE

Deep Sky Stacker

Photoshop

Starnet++

HARDWARE

Telescope: SkyWatcher Evostar 72ED

Camera: Canon 650D (unmodded)

Filter: Optolong l-enhance filter 2 inch

Guide Scope: Svbony SV106 50mm

Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MC-S

Mount: Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi with EQ MOD

Controlling Unit: ASIAIR PRO (with 12V hub removed)

Power: 3xUSB 5v power banks

IC 5070 Pelican Nebula

The gaseous contortions of this emission nebula bear a resemblance to a pelican, giving rise to its name. The Pelican Nebula is located nearby first magnitude star Deneb, and is divided from its more prominent neighbour NGC 7000 the North America Nebula. Dark dust clouds define the Pelican's eye and long bill, ionised gas create the curved shape of the head and neck.

Distance: 1800 light years

IC 5146 Cocoon Nebula

The Cocoon Nebula, also known as IC 5146, is an intriguing region of star formation located in the constellation Cygnus. This nebula is characterized by its distinct shape resembling a cocoon, where young stars are taking shape within dense clouds of gas and dust. The nebula's bright core is illuminated by a cluster of hot, massive stars, while dark lanes of obscuring material create intricate patterns. The Cocoon Nebula offers a glimpse into the tumultuous process of stellar birth and provides astronomers with valuable insights into the formation and evolution of stars, contributing to our understanding of the cosmos.

Distance: 3,262 light years

M1 Crab Nebula

The Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus. It is not visible to the naked eye but can be made out using binoculars under favourable conditions. The nebula lies in the Perseus Arm of the Milky Way galaxy. At the center of the nebula lies the Crab Pulsar, a neutron star 17–19 mi across with a spin rate of 30.2 times per second, which emits pulses of radiation from gamma rays to radio waves.

Distance: 6,532 light years

The Pillars of Creation (M16 Eagle Nebula)

The Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula (M16) are towering columns of gas and dust in the constellation Serpens. These iconic structures are stellar nurseries where young stars are forming. The pillars, part of a larger star-forming region in the Eagle Nebula, are sculpted by intense radiation and winds from massive nearby stars, giving them their distinctive shapes. This majestic celestial feature exemplifies the dynamic processes of star birth and evolution, offering insights into the life cycle of stars and the composition of the interstellar medium.

Distance: 6500-7000 light years from Earth.

M27 Dumbbell Nebula

The M27 Dumbbell Nebula, also known as NGC 6853, is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Vulpecula. The nebula was formed when a dying star expelled its outer layers, creating a shell of gas and dust illuminated by the central white dwarf. Its distinct dumbbell shape is caused by the interaction between the stellar winds and the surrounding interstellar medium.

Distance: 1360 light years from Earth.

M42 Orion Nebula

The Orion Nebula is a diffuse nebula situated in the Milky Way, being south of Orion's Belt in the constellation of Orion. It is one of the brightest nebulae and is visible to the naked eye in the night.

Distance: 1500 light years

M57 Ring Nebula

The Ring Nebula is a planetary nebula in the mildly northern constellation of Lyra. Such a nebula is formed when a star, during the last stages of its evolution before becoming a white dwarf, expels a vast luminous envelope of ionised gas into the surrounding interstellar space.

Distance: 2,283 light years

M76 Little Dumbbell Nebula

The M76 Nebula, also known as the "Little Dumbbell Nebula," is a planetary nebula situated in the constellation Perseus. It is characterized by its distinctive bipolar structure, resembling two lobes connected by a central region. Created by the expanding shell of gas expelled from a dying star, the nebula showcases intricate patterns and colors due to interactions with the star's radiation and surrounding interstellar medium. Its vivid appearance is a result of ionized gases emitting light at various wavelengths.

Distance: 2544 light years

M97 Owl Nebula

The Owl Nebula is a starburst nebula approximately 2,030 light years away in the northern constellation Ursa Major. The estimated age of the Owl Nebula is about 8,000 years. It is approximately circular in cross-section with faint internal structure.

NGC 281 Pacman Nebula

Resemblance to the video game character, the Pacman Nebula is a bright emission nebula. With its dark dust lanes and glowing hydrogen gas, NGC 281 is believed to be a nursery for forming stars.

Distance: 9459 light years

NGC 1499 Califorina Nebula

The California Nebula is an emission nebula located in the constellation Perseus. Its name comes from its resemblance to the outline of the State of California. It is extremely difficult to observe visually but can be observed with a Hα filter with a telescope under dark skies.

Distance: 1000 light years

NGC 1977 The Running Man Nebula

The Running Man Nebula, officially known as NGC 1977, is a stunning reflection nebula located in the constellation Orion. Situated just south of the famous Orion Nebula, it is illuminated by the bright star Alnitak, part of Orion's Belt. The nebula's wispy clouds of gas and dust create a captivating celestial scene reminiscent of a running figure, thus earning its evocative nickname. This cosmic beauty is a testament to the intricate interplay of light and matter in the vast expanse of our galaxy.

Distance: 1500 light years

NGC 6888 Crescent Nebula

The Crescent Nebula is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus. It is formed of ionised gases that emit light of various wavelengths. The most common source of ionisation is high-energy ultraviolet photons emitted from a nearby hot star. In the centre of the Crescent Nebula is the star WR136, its age is estimated to be around 4.7 million years and it is nearing the end of its life. Within a few hundred thousand years, it is expected to explode as a supernova.

Distance: 5000 light years

NGC 6960 Western Veil Nebula

The Veil Nebula is a cloud of heated and ionized gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus. It constitutes the visible portions of the Cygnus Loop, a supernova remnant, many portions of which have acquired their own individual names and catalogue identifiers.

Distance: 2,100 light years

NGC 6992 Eastern Veil Nebula

The Veil Nebula is a cloud of heated and ionised gas and dust in the constellation Cygnus. Created over 8000 years ago when a supernova exploded, the filaments comprise of Hydrogen, Oxygen and Sulphur.

Distance: 2100 light years

NGC 7000 North America Nebula

The North America Nebula is an emission nebula in the constellation Cygnus, close to Deneb. The shape of the nebula resembles that of the continent of North America, complete with a prominent Gulf of Mexico.

Distance: 2,202 light years

NGC 7023 Iris Nebula

The Iris Nebula, also known as NGC 7023, is a captivating celestial wonder situated in the constellation Cepheus. This reflection nebula exhibits a striking display of dust lanes that intricately wind their way through a canvas of interstellar gas and stars. Illuminated by the radiant light of a nearby young star cluster, the Iris Nebula reveals a breathtaking spectrum of colors, from deep blues and purples to vibrant pinks and oranges, owing to the scattering and reflection of starlight by tiny dust particles. This stunning interplay of light and dust transforms the Iris Nebula into a cosmic masterpiece that enchants astronomers and astrophotographers with its ethereal beauty.

Distance: 1,300 light years

NGC 7380 Wizard Nebula

NGC 7380 is a young open cluster of stars surrounded by an emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus. This nebula is called the Wizard Nebula due to the unique shape resembling a magician in a pointed hat .

Distance: 7,200 light years

NGC 7538

NGC 7538 is a vast emission nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. It's a stellar nursery, characterised by intricate structures of gas and dust where new stars are born. This region boasts a diverse range of phenomena, including massive young stars, protostars, and Herbig-Haro objects—evidence of powerful outflows from newly forming stars. NGC 7538 also harbours a high concentration of molecules like water and ammonia, crucial for understanding the chemistry of star formation.

Distance: 9,100 light years

NGC 7635 Bubble Nebula

The Bubble Nebula was created by a stellar wind from the massive central star blasting out gas against denser material in the surrounding molecular cloud. Energised by the central star causes the nebula to glow.

Distance: 11,090 light years

S101 Tulip Nebula

The Tulip Nebula, also known as Sharpless 101, is a stunning emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. Its name is derived from its resemblance to a tulip when viewed in certain wavelengths of light. This celestial beauty spans about 70 light-years across and is a hotbed of star formation. Within its vibrant clouds of gas and dust, massive stars are born, illuminating the surrounding region with their intense radiation. The Tulip Nebula serves as a captivating reminder of the vast and intricate cosmos, captivating astronomers and stargazers alike with its ethereal allure.

Distance: 6,000 light years

SH2 155 Cave Nebula

Sh2-155 is a diffuse nebula in the constellation Cepheus, within a larger nebula complex containing emission, reflection, and dark nebulosity. It is widely known as the Cave Nebula, though that name was applied earlier to Ced 201, a different nebula in Cepheus.

Distance: 2,400 light years

SH2-188 The Shrimp Nebula

The Shrimp Nebula, also known as Sharpless 2-188 (Sh2-188), is a vivid emission nebula located in the constellation Sagittarius. Resembling a giant cosmic shrimp, this stellar nursery is characterized by intense radiation from hot, young stars, causing the surrounding hydrogen gas to glow in vibrant hues of red and blue. The nebula is part of a larger star-forming region within the Milky Way, where massive stars are born. Its striking appearance and scientific significance make the Shrimp Nebula a captivating object for astronomers studying the processes of star birth and evolution.

Distance: 4000 light years

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