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Emission Nebula

Sharpless 236 – Tadpole Nebula

Sharpless 236, also known as IC 410 or the Tadpole Nebula, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Auriga, approximately 2185 light-years away from Earth, reaching its annual culmination at astronomical midnight mid. December.

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Astrophotography Emission Nebula

Astrophoto: Sh2-131 – Elephant’s Trunk Nebula – 07/24

I photographed the Elephant’s Trunk Nebula again, achieving an enhanced image with better equipment and longer exposure time across four sessions.

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Emission Nebula

Sharpless 277 – Flame Nebula

The Flame Nebula (SH2-277) is an illuminated emission nebula located in the constellation Orion, characterized by its striking reddish hues and intricate, flame-like structures.

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Emission Nebula

Messier 43 – De Marian’s Nebula

Messier 43, De Mairan’s Nebula, is an emission nebula situated within the prominent Orion constellation.

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Emission Nebula

Sharpless 142 – Wizard Nebula

The Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cepheus, approximately 5545 light-years from Earth. It reaches its annual culmination at astronomical midnight in early September.
September the 2nd to be more concrete.

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Emission Nebula

Messier 16 – Eagle Nebula

The Eagle Nebula, also known as Messier 16, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Serpens, renowned for its striking “Pillars of Creation,” vast columns of interstellar gas and dust where new stars are forming.

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Sharpless 252 – Monkey Head Nebula

NGC 2174, known as the Monkey Head Nebula, is a visually captivating emission nebula located in the constellation Orion, characterized by its intricate structures of ionized hydrogen gas illuminated by nearby young stars.

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Caldwell 49 – Rosette Nebula

The Rosette Nebula, situated in the constellation Monoceros, is a vast region of glowing hydrogen gas and dust illuminated by the open star cluster NGC 2244, creating its distinctive rosette-shaped appearance.

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Astrophotography Deep Sky Object Emission Nebula

Astrophoto: Wizard Nebula – Sharpless 142 – 09/23

The Wizard Nebula or Harry Potter Nebula. 8h35′ exposure time with my Baader Travel Companion.

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Astrophotography Emission Nebula Reflection Nebula

Astrophoto: NGC 6914 – 08/23

Reflection nebula embedded in HII. The newly processed data from my first astrophoto taken with my Baader 95/580 CaF2 Travel Companion APO in 2023.

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