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17032025-LDN1217
π LDN 1217 β A Dark Cloud in a Cosmic Storm π΄β«β¨
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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.
π Constellation: Cepheus β
π Distance: ~2,000 light-years
π« Type: Dark Nebula + Emission Nebula
π Apparent Size: ~1Β°
οΈ Coordinates (J2000): RA 22h 38m | Dec +63Β° 46β²
β¨ Fun Facts:
The dark structures are dense clouds of dust that block background starlight, making them cosmic incubators for new stars. πβ
The red filaments are remnants of a supernova explosion, evidence of the violent history of this region. π₯π₯
These dark nebulae are also known as Bok globules, where gravity is slowly pulling material together to form stars. π
A glimpse into the chaotic yet mesmerizing beauty of deep space. What do you see in these cosmic shapes? β€οΈβ¨
Lights: 124x600" (HLRGB)
Telescope: Takahashi FSQ-106ED
Camera: FLI PL16083
Filters: HLRGB Astrodon
Processed: Pixinsight
Date: 26/05/2022
17032025-LDN1217
π LDN 1217 β A Dark Cloud in a Cosmic Storm π΄β«β¨
follow - share - credit
www.instagram.com/ale_motta_astrofotografia
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.
π Constellation: Cepheus β
π Distance: ~2,000 light-years
π« Type: Dark Nebula + Emission Nebula
π Apparent Size: ~1Β°
οΈ Coordinates (J2000): RA 22h 38m | Dec +63Β° 46β²
β¨ Fun Facts:
The dark structures are dense clouds of dust that block background starlight, making them cosmic incubators for new stars. πβ
The red filaments are remnants of a supernova explosion, evidence of the violent history of this region. π₯π₯
These dark nebulae are also known as Bok globules, where gravity is slowly pulling material together to form stars. π
A glimpse into the chaotic yet mesmerizing beauty of deep space. What do you see in these cosmic shapes? β€οΈβ¨
Lights: 124x600" (HLRGB)
Telescope: Takahashi FSQ-106ED
Camera: FLI PL16083
Filters: HLRGB Astrodon
Processed: Pixinsight
Date: 26/05/2022