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WR 134 is a Wolf-Rayet star located in the constellation Cygnus, about 6,000 light-years from Earth. It is surrounded by a blue nebula, created by its intense stellar winds that eject matter at high speeds. This nebula, mainly composed of helium, nitrogen, and oxygen, is illuminated by the strong lu...

NGC 7635 and its companions Dive into the heart of the Milky Way, halfway between Cassiopeia and Cepheus. Here, you'll find a multitude of celestial objects, such as the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) and the Lobster Claw Nebula (SH2-157), but there are other emission nebulae as well. In the center at th...

SH2-129 / OU4 In the constellation of Cepheus, OU4, known as the Giant Squid Nebula, is a planetary nebula recently discovered because it is very faint. It was Nicolas Outters who revealed it in June 2011. It is located at approximately 2300 light-years away and measures nearly 1 degree, which is t...

SH2-132 Lion nebula Located in the constellation of Cepheus, the Lion Nebula is situated approximately 10,400 light-years away from Earth. This nebula derives its name from its striking resemblance to a majestic lion, adorned with a remarkable mane. Within it, two distinct components are discernible...

Hello everyone, Here is my latest processed image, NGC 1491, also known as the Fossil footprint. I captured it over 5 nights in late 2022 and early 2023. The image is in false-color using the Hubble palette (SHO) and the stars are represented in RGB. Wishing you a clear and beautiful night sky. 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞...