Spaghetti Nebula
The Spaghetti Nebula is a supernova remnant located approximately 3,000 light-years away in the constellation Taurus, on the border with Auriga. The remnant lies near… Read More »Spaghetti Nebula
Supernova Remnant
Vela Supernova Remnant
The Vela Supernova Remnant (Vela SNR) is the remnant of a supernova that occurred around 11,000 years ago in the southern constellation Vela. The remnant… Read More »Vela Supernova Remnant
Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus)
The Tarantula Nebula is a vast star-forming region located approximately 160,000 light-years away in the southern constellation Dorado. The region of ionised hydrogen gas is… Read More »Tarantula Nebula (30 Doradus)
Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118)
The Witch Head Nebula is a very faint reflection nebula located approximately 900 light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. The nebula is illuminated by the… Read More »Witch Head Nebula (IC 2118)
Kepler’s Supernova
Kepler’s Supernova (SN 1604) is the remnant of a supernova first observed in the constellation Ophiuchus in October 1604. The supernova occurred in the Milky… Read More »Kepler’s Supernova
Sagittarius A
Sagittarius A (Sgr A) is a complex radio source located at the centre of the Milky Way Galaxy. The radio source consists of the supernova… Read More »Sagittarius A
Jellyfish Nebula
The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443, Sharpless 248) is a supernova remnant located in the constellation Gemini. It lies at an approximate distance of 5,000 light years from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 12. The nebula can be found between the stars Mu and Eta Geminorum, at the foot of one of the celestial Twins.
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