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)
Emission Nebula
Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795)
The Fish Head Nebula is an emission nebula located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the northern constellation Cassiopeia. The nebula is 3.1 arcminutes across and… Read More »Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795)
Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)
The Trifid Nebula is a bright H II region located 4,100 light-years away in the southern constellation Sagittarius. With an apparent magnitude of 6.3 and… Read More »Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)
Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736)
The Pencil Nebula is the brightest part of the larger Vela Supernova Remnant, one of the closest supernova remnants to the Sun. The nebula has… Read More »Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736)
Gum Nebula
The Gum Nebula is a large emission nebula located approximately 1,470 light-years away. It occupies 36 degrees of the apparent sky in the direction of… Read More »Gum Nebula
Statue of Liberty Nebula (NGC 3576)
The Statue of Liberty Nebula is a large, bright emission nebula located approximately 9,000 light-years away in the constellation Carina. The H II region is… Read More »Statue of Liberty Nebula (NGC 3576)
Skull and Crossbones Nebula (NGC 2467)
The Skull and Crossbones Nebula is a large star forming region located approximately 20,000 light-years away in the southern constellation of Puppis. It has an… Read More »Skull and Crossbones Nebula (NGC 2467)