Galactic Ghoul (DR 6)
DR 6 is a star forming nebula located approximately 3,900 light years away in the northern constellation of Cygnus (the Swan). Nicknamed the Galactic Ghoul,… Read More »Galactic Ghoul (DR 6)
Emission Nebula
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)
Little Rosette Nebula (Sh2-170)
The Little Rosette Nebula (Sh2-170) is an emission nebula located approximately 7,500 light years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. It lies in the Perseus Arm… Read More »Little Rosette Nebula (Sh2-170)
Gecko Nebula (LBN 437)
The Gecko Nebula is a reflection nebula located in the faint northern constellation of Lacerta (the Lizard). It is listed as LBN 437 in the… Read More »Gecko Nebula (LBN 437)
Chinese Dragon Nebula (NGC 6559)
The Chinese Dragon Nebula is a star-forming region located approximately 5,000 light years away in the constellation Sagittarius (the Archer). It is part of the… Read More »Chinese Dragon Nebula (NGC 6559)
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)
Running Chicken Nebula (IC 2944)
The Running Chicken Nebula (Lambda Centauri Nebula) is an emission nebula with an open cluster located approximately 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. With… Read More »Running Chicken Nebula (IC 2944)