An overexposed blue white star to the lower right. A bright v shaped nebula in the center. Dimmer nebulae in the top.
Raw image of the picture to the left.
The overexposed star in the lower right is known as Gamma Cassiopeiae.
The V shaped nebula in the center is IC 63.
The nebula above Gamma Cass is IC 59.
Both nebulae together are designated Sharpless 2-185.
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A stunning telescopic view of Gamma Cassiopeiae, a bright star interacting with the ghostly interstellar clouds IC 59 and IC 63 in the constellation Cassiopeia. The image showcases the vibrant red H-alpha emission of IC 63 and the bluish reflection nebula of IC 59, highlighting the star's powerful influence on these nearby cosmic clouds, approximately 600 light-years away. The cosmic scene spans over 10 light-years.
Astronomy Picture from 28/10/2023
The Ghosts of Gamma Cas
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap231028.html
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