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🌌 LDN 1217 – A Dark Cloud in a Cosmic Storm πŸ”΄βš«βœ¨

 

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Here is LDN 1217, a dark nebula immersed in a sea of ionized gas and intricate filaments. This fascinating region is a mix of cold interstellar dust and shocked hydrogen gas, sculpted by powerful stellar winds and past supernova explosions.

 

πŸ“ Constellation: Cepheus ♐

🌍 Distance: ~2,000 light-years

πŸ’« Type: Dark Nebula + Emission Nebula

πŸ”­ Apparent Size: ~1Β°

️ Coordinates (J2000): RA 22h 38m | Dec +63Β° 46β€²

 

✨ Fun Facts:

 

The dark structures are dense clouds of dust that block background starlight, making them cosmic incubators for new stars. πŸŒ‘β­

The red filaments are remnants of a supernova explosion, evidence of the violent history of this region. πŸ’₯πŸ”₯

These dark nebulae are also known as Bok globules, where gravity is slowly pulling material together to form stars. 🌠

A glimpse into the chaotic yet mesmerizing beauty of deep space. What do you see in these cosmic shapes? ❀️✨

 

Lights: 124x600" (HLRGB)

Telescope: Takahashi FSQ-106ED

Camera: FLI PL16083

Filters: HLRGB Astrodon

Processed: Pixinsight

Date: 26/05/2022

 

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Uploaded on March 17, 2025
Taken on May 26, 2022