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NGC 40 (Caldwell 2) Planetary Nebulae

NGC 40 (Caldwell 2)

  • August 30, 2025October 11, 2025
NGC 40 (Caldwell 2)
NGC 40 (Caldwell 2)

NGC 40 is very small planetary nebula, also called the Bow Tie Nebula.

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CTA 1 (SNR G119.5+10.2), NGC 40 (Caldwell 2) Planetary Nebulae

CTA 1 (SNR G119.5+10.2), NGC 40 (Caldwell 2)

  • August 30, 2025October 11, 2025
CTA 1 (SNR G119.5+10.2), NGC 40 (Caldwell 2)
CTA 1 (SNR G119.5+10.2), NGC 40 (Caldwell 2)

CTA 1 is a rarely imaged faint supernova remnant in constellation Cepheus about 4’600 light years from earth.

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vdB 158, LBN 534, PK 110-12.1 Emission Nebulae

vdB 158, LBN 534, PK 110-12.1

  • August 24, 2025October 11, 2025
vdB 158
vdB 158

vdB 158 is a reflection nebula within the large molecular cloud LBN 534 or GAL110-13 in constellation Andromeda about 1435 light years away.

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vdB 126 (LBN 134) and several LDNs Dark Nebulae

vdB 126 (LBN 134) and several LDNs

  • August 24, 2025October 11, 2025
vdB 126
vdB 126

A nice reflection nebula in constellation Vulpecula surrounded by several dark and other reflection nebula about 2720 light years away.

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Barnard 147 et al. Dark Nebulae

Barnard 147 et al.

  • August 18, 2025October 11, 2025
Barnard 147
Barnard 147

Wide field in Cygnus with dark cloud Barnard 147 right in the center, the small snake-like structure pointing upwards.

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IC 2162 (Sh2-254) Emission Nebulae

IC 2162 (Sh2-254)

  • March 2, 2025April 21, 2025
IC 2162, Sh2-254
IC 2162, Sh2-254

IC 2162, Sh2-254, Sh2-255, Sh2-256, Sh2-257, Sh2-258, Sh2-259
This group of nebulae in constellation Orion is sometimes called “The Other Orion Nebula” or “Mushroom Nebula”. It is not as spectacular as its big brother, but nice anyway.

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Sh2-263, vdB 38 (Raspberry Nebula) Emission Nebulae

Sh2-263, vdB 38 (Raspberry Nebula)

  • December 25, 2024April 21, 2025
Sh2-263
Sh2-263

Sh2-263 is an emission nebula in the northern part of constellation Orion. It is powered by the bright star HD 34989 in the center of the nebula.

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vdB 27 (LBN 785), LBN 782 Dark Nebulae

vdB 27 (LBN 785), LBN 782

  • November 29, 2024January 31, 2025
vdB 27 (LBN 785), LBN 782
vdB 27 (LBN 785), LBN 782

This is part of the large dusty molecular cloud in constellation Taurus. vdB 27 (or LBN 785) is the small reflection nebula on the bottom left, illuminated by the variable star RY Tauri. LBN 782 is the bright nebula on the top left.

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IC 348 (vdB 19) Asteroids

IC 348 (vdB 19)

  • November 29, 2024January 31, 2025
IC 348 (vdB 19)
IC 348 (vdB 19)

This is a star cluster with reflection nebula in constellation Perseus about 1000-1250 light years from earth.

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Simeis 57 (Propeller Nebula) Dark Nebulae

Simeis 57 (Propeller Nebula)

  • September 6, 2024January 31, 2025
Simeis 57 (Propeller Nebula)
Simeis 57 (Propeller Nebula)

An emission nebula in constellation Cygnus. Also found as DWB 111 and DWB 119.

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