Winter visitor to the night skies of the UK & a first for me (which there are lots of with astro photography). This nebula is called Thors Helmet or NGC2359. It's a striking emission nebula found within the constellation Canis Major. #nebula #ngc2359 #astrophotography #ThorsHelmet #space #deepsky
Deep sky object "Thor's Helmet" captured via ZWO Seestar S50 from my backyard in San José and processed in Siril
had fun processing
Thor’s Helmet. i really like
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Stunning image of NGC 2359, also known as Thor's Helmet, a nebula shaped like a helmet with wing-like structures. This interstellar bubble is about 30 light-years across and is powered by a bright, massive Wolf-Rayet star at its center, destined to explode as a supernova within the next few thousand years. The image showcases the nebula's intricate filamentary structure in vibrant teal and red hues.
Astronomy Picture from 09/01/2024
Thor's Helmet
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Stunning image of NGC 2359, also known as Thor's Helmet, a bubble-like emission nebula 30 light-years across. Created by stellar winds from a Wolf-Rayet star, its complex shape is enhanced by interactions with a molecular cloud. Located 15,000 light-years away in Canis Major.
Astronomy Picture from 05/12/2002
NGC 2359: Thor's Helmet
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Stunning image of NGC 2359, also known as Thor's Helmet, a 30-light-year-wide interstellar bubble blown by a Wolf-Rayet star. The image showcases the nebula's intricate filamentary structures and vibrant blue-green glow from oxygen emissions, set against a backdrop of dark red nebula and distant stars. Located 15,000 light-years away in the constellation Canis Major.
Astronomy Picture from 16/02/2019
NGC 2359: Thor's Helmet
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap190216.html
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Stunning image of NGC 2359, also known as Thor's Helmet, a nebula shaped like a helmet. This cosmic bubble is 30 light-years across and is illuminated by a massive Wolf-Rayet star expected to go supernova within the next few thousand years. The image combines broadband and narrowband data to reveal intricate details.
Astronomy Picture from 20/07/2021
Thor's Helmet
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210720.html
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Stunning image of Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359), an emission nebula in Canis Major. This interstellar bubble, spanning 30 light-years, is illuminated by a massive Wolf-Rayet star. The vibrant blue hues represent oxygen emissions, while the intricate filamentary structures showcase the nebula's gas and dust.
Astronomy Picture from 01/11/2017
Thor's Helmet Emission Nebula
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap171101.html
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Thor’s Helmet (NGC 2359)
A bubble-like emission nebula shaped by a massive Wolf-Rayet star. The light began its journey nearly 12,000 years ago."
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A stunning image of Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359), a nebula about 15,000 light-years away in the constellation Canis Major. This interstellar bubble, 30 light-years across, is sculpted by the powerful winds of a massive, hot Wolf-Rayet star nearing its supernova phase. The image showcases the nebula's intricate filamentary structures in shades of blue-green and red, highlighting the oxygen emission in the glowing gas.
Astronomy Picture from 07/03/2013
Thor's Helmet
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130307.html
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NGC2359 Thors Helmet Nebula AT80EDT 0.8 Corrector 100 Gain 8 min Integration 7 - 60 min Subs (dark, flats, biases) AM5N Mount Processed with: Siril / GraXpert / Cosmic Clarity / Gimp This image clearly needs a lot more time to come out better, 1 hour? ©Copyright Viumobile
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Drawing of NGC 2359 nebula in Canis Majoris constellation
Sketch of NGC 2359, Thor's helmet nebula in constellation Canis Majoris
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Both nebulae are shaped by massive stars, with energetic winds creating their dramatic forms.
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A 10 minute Oxygen iii exposure of NGC 2359, Thor's Helmet nebula
Single 10 min Oiii sub on Thor's helmet, it is going to be a good night! Finally have a full night of #clearskies ahead for an #astrophotography fix!
I've been collecting SHO data when I can between clouds for 3 weeks now! I hope it is enough data after tonight!
Cheers!
Doug
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This is 11 hours of Thor’s Helmet taken from my backyard.
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Thor's Helmet Nebula resembles a cosmic Viking helmet with arcing, wing-like extensions. Its bright blue hue stands out against a dark starry background, illuminated by a massive central star.
Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) is an emission nebula in Canis Major. Shaped like a Viking helmet with wing-like extensions, it glows blue due to ionized gas from a massive Wolf-Rayet star, surrounded by a field of stars.
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