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
Elephant’s Trunk Nebula
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)
Elephant’s Trunk Nebula
The Elephant’s Trunk Nebula is a dense region of dust and gas found within the considerably larger star forming region IC 1396 in Cepheus constellation.… Read More »Elephant’s Trunk Nebula
Wizard Nebula
The Wizard Nebula is an emission nebula that surrounds the open star cluster NGC 7380 in the constellation Cepheus. The nebula is known for its… Read More »Wizard Nebula