Pacman Nebula

The Heart Nebula

The Heart Nebulais a large emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia, approximately 7,500 light-years away, and is known for its glowing gas and dark dust lanes.

Ionized by the bright stars of the open cluster Melotte 15,

Info

  • Target loation : Perseus Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy
  • Best seeing : October - April.
  • Distance : 7,500 light years
  • My Location : Dorset England
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