The IC405 nebula is quite intriguing I thought when doing some background reading on it. IC405 is a diffuse nebula that surrounds the bluish star AE Aurigae, the brightest star in the photo. This star is passing through this area of gas and dust, illuminating it. AE Aurigae is believed to be a runaway star […]
Category Archives: Nebula
Images of emission, reflection and dark nebula as well as supernova remnants
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Aug
Aug
This image of M16 the Eagle Nebula in the Constellation of Serpens was taking during one of my outings to a local dark site between Conestoga Lake and Listowel, Ontario. A group of us astrophotographers use the site for imaging away from city light pollution. The Eagle Nebula (catalogued as Messier 16 or M16, and […]
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Aug
Aug
Another interesting object is NGC7635 also known as the Bubble Nebula in the constellation of Cassiopeia. It’s the result of massive stars in the region that create fast-moving gas which spreads out from the star BD +60° 2522. Pushing surrounding sparse gas into a shell. The energetic starlight then ionizes the shell, causing it to glow. […]
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Jul
Jul
M8, The Lagoon Nebula, is a giant interstellar cloud in the constellation Sagittarius. It is classified as an emission nebula. The Lagoon Nebula was discovered by Guillaume Le Gentil in 1747. It’s actually one of two star-forming nebulae faintly visible to the naked eye from mid-northern latitudes. The other being M42 The Orion Nebula in […]
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Mar
Mar
One of the most spectacular objects in our night sky is undoubtedly The Orion Nebula (M42) in the constellation of Orion the hunter. This constellation is best seen in the Winter months (northern hemisphere) of January and February when it’s high above the South-East and South horizon during the evening hours. The Orion Nebula is […]
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Nov
Nov
It goes without saying that the constellation of Orion the hunter is one of the most well known in the Winter night sky. Very large in size and its distinctive three bright stars (on an angle) in a row forming the Hunter’s belt, makes it easily identifiable to even those not familiar with Astronomy. This […]