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Sh2-86 is a large emission nebula located in the constellation Vulpecula, surrounding and illuminated by the open star cluster NGC 6823 and the smaller reflection nebula NGC 6820. This nebula is notable for its intricate structures, including pillars and Bok globules, and provides a rich example of an active star-forming region approximately 6,000 light years…
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The Heart Nebula (IC 1805, Sharpless 2-190) is a large emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia, about 7,500 light-years away, known for its bright red hydrogen glow and complex dark dust lanes. Location and Structure Features Observing and Imaging Scientific Interest Alternate Names and Catalog Numbers The Heart Nebula, with its rich colors, open star…
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Sh2-129, also known as the Flying Bat Nebula, is a faint emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus, near the more famous IC 1396 nebula. It is particularly well known in astrophotography because it also contains the much fainter Ou4, the Squid Nebula, which appears as a blue, bipolar structure within the red hydrogen emission. Characteristics…
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