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
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
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240109.html
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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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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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My latest image of Thor's Helmet!
NGC 2359 about 11,960 ly
SHO 21h 10min
Processed in PI
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Player One Artemis-M Pro
SVBony 2" SHO
Astroasis Oasis Focuser and Filter Wheel
@skywatcherusa.bsky.social HEQ5 Pro
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Bright, glowing bubble of gas in space, with long wispy arms extending from it. Many stars are in the background.
Steven Bellavia in Smithfield, Virginia, captured this view of #ThorsHelmet on Monday. Thank you, Steven! 🌌📸🔭
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NGC 2359 aka Thor's Helmet is an emission nebula in the constellation Canis Major. It is close to 12,000 light-years away and it's 30 light-years in size.
NGC 2359 aka Thor's Helmet is an emission nebula in the constellation Canis Major. It is close to 12,000 light-years away and it's 30 light-years in size. I used my WO Cat 91. This is 3 hours and 20 minutes of integration time from my backyard. #thorshelmet #astrophotography #photography
This is 11 hours of Thor’s Helmet taken from my backyard.
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THOR, NORSE GOD OF THUNDER... a prominent god in Norse mythology and Germanic paganism. His name comes from the Old Norse word Þórr. Thor is the son of Odin, the chief god, and Jörð, the personification of the Earth.
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