SH2-296 The Wings Nebula / IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - telescope processed image. SH2-296 (The Wings) This massive emission nebula forms the "wings" of the Seagull, glowing red due to ionized hydrogen gas fueled by hot, young stars within.

SH2-296 The Wings Nebula / IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - unprocessed image. IC 2177 (The Seagull) Spanning over 100 light-years on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major, this complex is a massive star-forming region shaped like a bird in flight.

Good Monday morning. Have the day off so the telescopes went out. Starting with #SH2-296 #TheWingsNebula / #IC2177 #TheSeagullNebula. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - telescope processed image. This avian-shaped cloud of gas and dust stretches over 100 light-years across, located on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major.

IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - unprocessed image. It is an active H II emission nebula, where intense radiation from hot young stars causes the surrounding hydrogen gas to glow red.

Good Sunday afternoon. Set the Dwarf Mini and s50 out last night. Was able to get the Odyssey Pro out this morning. Starting with the s50, here is #IC2177 #TheSeagullNebula. This is just the “head” of the nebula. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

A red cloud in a starfield

Finally have the Seestar running again after a nearly 2 month break due to cold and snow.

The Seagull Nebula: emissions nebula IC 2177
#astrophotography #seestar #ic2177

IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - telescope processed image with LP filter. This massive nebula resembles a soaring bird, with different parts like the "head" (Sh2-292) and "wings" (Sh2-296) having their own names.

IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - telescope processed image without LP filter. The seagull's "eye" is a bright, massive star called HD 53367, which is 20 times the mass of the Sun and lights up the surrounding gas.

IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - unprocessed image without LP filter. Spanning over 100 light-years from wingtip to wingtip, this star-forming region is located about 3,700 light-years away from Earth.

IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - unprocessed image without LP filter. Researchers believe the nebula's unique shell-like shape was sculpted by a series of three ancient supernova explosions.

Decided to re-image #IC2177 #TheSeagullNebula with the Light Pollution filter. First last night’s images followed by the previous night’s images. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - telescope processed image. This star-forming region spans over 100 light-years and is located about 3,700 light-years away from Earth.

IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - unprocessed image. The seagull's "eye" is a hot, young star (HD 53367) that is 20 times more massive than our Sun and makes the surrounding gas glow.

Did a long duration observation of #IC2177 #TheSeagullNebula. 367 - 20 second exposure images. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - telescope processed image with Moon and Sky Light Filter. Gazing across the border of Canis Major and Monoceros, IC 2177 forms the Seagull Nebula. It's a vast complex of star-forming regions and glowing HII emission gas.

IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula- unprocessed image with Moon and Sky Light Filter. This massive cloud complex is over 240 light-years across! The "head" is the most famous part, lit by the very hot, young, and bright HD 53367 star.

Last image from the morning. Here is #IC2177 #TheSeagullNebula. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur

#IC2177: "Im Einstiegsbereich des Wagen 4 steht eine Sackkarre. Der oder die verantwortliche Person für das Gefährt möchte auch bitte dort einfinden."

A wide-field image showing a sprawling red and orange nebula shaped like a flying bird, known as the Seagull Nebula. The bright "head" region, IC 2177, glows near the center left, lit by a massive embedded star. A faint bluish arc near the lower right marks a bow shock created by the fast-moving star FN Canis Majoris. The background is filled with dense starfields and dark dust clouds, all set against the bright glow of hydrogen gas in the plane of the Milky Way.

📸 The Seagull Nebula
📅 June 26, 2025
📷 Timothy Martin

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Ersten 2 Wagen geschlossen. #IC2177

Currently running out of available sky time to collect more images for this … IC2177…. The Seagull Nebula (starless) #seagullnebula #IC2177 #astrophotograpghy #astronomy #nightsky

The Seagull Nebula, glowing red with hints of orange, resembles a bird in flight. Its elongated, wing-like structures contrast beautifully with the dark, starry backdrop, highlighting areas of active star formation.

The Seagull Nebula (IC 2177) is an emission nebula spanning the border of Monoceros and Canis Major. Its bird-like shape glows with red hues, where intense star formation illuminates the surrounding gas and dust.
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