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Astronomers highlight the Heart Nebula in Cassiopeia
Original: The Heart Nebula (Sh2-190) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia about 7500 ly away. It includes
Space enthusiasts are sharing images and details of the Heart Nebula (Sh2-190), an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia roughly 7,500 light-years from Earth. It contains the open cluster IC 1805 at its centre, along with numerous dark nebulae, and takes its name from its heart-like shape when photographed through telescopes.
Why now: Striking astrophotography of the nebula is circulating and drawing fresh attention to it.
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- The Heart Nebula (Sh2-190) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia about 7500 ly away. It includes the open cluster IC 1805 in the center of the heart, as well as numerous dark nebulae. As the name suggests, the nebula looks like a heart when viewed from… · picturavis@vernissage.photos · 2
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