Starship Asterisk*

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...