A stunning image of the Cave Nebula (Sh2-155) in the Cepheus constellation. This vibrant skyscape showcases the nebula's reddish emission region, blue reflection nebulae, and the bright red fleck of Herbig-Haro 168, all set against a backdrop of countless stars within the Milky Way galaxy. The image spans approximately two full moons and reveals intricate details of star formation within a massive molecular cloud located 2,400 light-years away.

Astronomy Picture from 28/09/2018

The Light, the Dark, and the Dusty

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap180928.html


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A breathtaking image of the Cave Nebula (Sh2-155), a stellar nursery located 2,400 light-years away in the Cepheus constellation. The vibrant reddish glow of ionized hydrogen gas is illuminated by the radiation from nearby hot, young stars, creating a stunning cosmic landscape. This region shows active star formation at the edge of the Cepheus B molecular cloud, spanning over 10 light-years across.

Astronomy Picture from 19/10/2013

Sh2-155: The Cave Nebula

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap131019.html


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