Cave Nebula (Caldwell 9)
The Cave Nebula is an emission nebula located approximately 2,400 light-years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. With an apparent magnitude of 7.7 and an… Read More »Cave Nebula (Caldwell 9)
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Bow-Tie Nebula (NGC 40)
The Bow-Tie Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 5,280 light-years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. With an apparent magnitude of 11.6, it can… Read More »Bow-Tie Nebula (NGC 40)
Iris Nebula
The Iris Nebula is a bright, large reflection nebula located approximately 1,300 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. With an apparent magnitude of 6.8, the… Read More »Iris Nebula
Ghost Nebula
The Ghost Nebula is a reflection nebula located approximately 1,470 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. The nebula’s dust and gas form eerie-looking figures that… Read More »Ghost Nebula
Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946)
The Fireworks Galaxy is a bright spiral galaxy located on the border between the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus. It is one of the nearest spiral… Read More »Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946)
Elephant’s Trunk Nebula
The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula is a dense region of dust and gas found within the considerably larger star forming region IC 1396 in Cepheus constellation.… Read More »Elephant’s Trunk Nebula