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by itsyouguy
Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:18 am
Forum: The Observation Deck: Latest Sky Photography
Topic: Submissions: 2022 December
Replies: 105
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Re: Submissions: 2022 December

Cederblad 214 (also known as SH2-171) is a large molecular cloud and star forming region in the constellation of Cepheus and is part of the larger NGC7822 region. The star cluster Berkeley 59 is also located within this region. The central star is said to be 100,000 times brighter than our Sun and o...
by itsyouguy
Thu Dec 29, 2022 7:15 am
Forum: The Observation Deck: Latest Sky Photography
Topic: Submissions: 2022 December
Replies: 105
Views: 152005

Re: Submissions: 2022 December

LDN1622, commonly known as the Bogeyman Nebula, is a dark nebula lying in front of a red cloud of ionized hydrogen gas cloud in the constellation of Orion just outside of the famous Barnard's Loop. It's much closer than many of the other more famous nebulae located in this constellation such as the ...
by itsyouguy
Wed Jan 20, 2021 4:08 am
Forum: The Observation Deck: Latest Sky Photography
Topic: Submissions: 2021 January
Replies: 114
Views: 183517

Re: Submissions: 2021 January

SH2-308, Dolphin Nebula Copyright: Chris Plonski https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50855027491_9b439712d7_c.jpg SH2-308 by Chris Plonski , on Flickr SH2-308 is commonly known as the Dolphin Nebula or the Cosmic Bubble Nebula. It is located in in the constellation of Canis Major (The Big Dog). It ...