The Cave Nebula
Overview The Cave Nebula (Sh2-155) lies 2400 light-years from Earth. Radiation from hot stars is compressing the gas, triggering waves
Category: Optolong L-eXtreme
The Lion Nebula
Overview Officially known as Sh2-132, The Lion Nebula is around 10,000 light-years from Earth. Energetic stars are bombarding the surrounding
The Cygnus Loop
Overview The remains of a star that exploded as a supernova approximately 15,000 years ago. Background This was a tough
The Rosette Nebula
Overview The centre of the Rosette is the birthplace a star cluster now just a few million years old, whose
The Pacman Nebula
Overview An emission nebula that contains Bok globules, which are dark areas of gas and dust where stars form. The
The Moon
Overview Our neighbour in space, the Moon’s craters and “seas” (dried lava plains) show up well when using a telescope.