[AZ-Observing] SH2-155 (The Cave Nebula)

  • From: "Bernard Miller" <bgmiller011@xxxxxxx>
  • To: <az-observing@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:34:22 -0700

Hi,
 

Below is an image of SH2-155, the Cave Nebula. It is a dim and very diffuse
nebula within a larger nebula complex containing emission, reflection, and
dark nebulosity. It is about 2400 light years away in the constellation
Cepheus. The nebula gets its name from the dark lane at the eastern side
abutting the brightest curve of emission nebulosity which gives the
appearance of a deep cave when seen through a telescope visually.

 

http://www.azstarman.net/SH155.htm

 

Bernard

 

 

 



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