Polarissima Cluster (NGC 188)
The Polarissima Cluster is an open star cluster located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. The cluster lies less than 5 degrees from… Read More »Polarissima Cluster (NGC 188)
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Question Mark Nebula (NGC 7822)
The Question Mark Nebula is a young star forming nebula located approximately 2,900 light years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. It is listed as… Read More »Question Mark Nebula (NGC 7822)
Flying Bat and Giant Squid Nebulae
The Flying Bat Nebula (Sh2-129) is a large H II region located approximately 2,300 light years away in the northern constellation Cepheus (the King). The… Read More »Flying Bat and Giant Squid Nebulae
Seahorse Nebula (Barnard 150)
The Seahorse Nebula is a large dark nebula located approximately 1,200 light-years away in the northern constellation of Cepheus (the King). It is catalogued as… Read More »Seahorse Nebula (Barnard 150)
Lion Nebula (Sh2-132)
The Lion Nebula is an emission nebula located approximately 10,400 light-years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. It is sometimes also called the Fish Nebula.… Read More »Lion Nebula (Sh2-132)
Rosebud Nebula (NGC 7129)
The Rosebud Nebula is a reflection nebula located approximately 3,300 light-years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. It is also known as the Small Cluster… Read More »Rosebud Nebula (NGC 7129)
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)