deep-sky
nebula (emission)
IC 1805 – Heart Nebula
The Heart Nebula, IC1805 (also known as Sh2-190) lies about 7.500 light years away from our planet, and is located in the Perseus arm of our galaxy.
The nebula has a diameter of approx. 200 light years and can be found in the constellation Cassiopeia.
New stars are born in the center of this nebula, forming a small star cluster known as Melotte 15.
The bright knot of nebulosity at upper right is known as NGC896.
This nebula is the western neighbor of IC1848 (The Soul Nebula).
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Object info
Name: IC 1805 – The Heart Nebula
Type: Nebula (emission)
Constellation: Cassiopeia
Distance: 7500 ly
Date & location
Date: October 31, 2016
Location: Landgraaf, The Netherlands
Equipment & optics
Total integration: 2h
Camera: SBIG ST-8300M
Optics: TMB/LOMO 80/480
Mount: Losmandy G-11 Gemini
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