May 14

NGC2174 : Head Monkey Nebula

NGC2174 : Head Monkey Nebula

The monkey’s mischief NGC 2174 is a transmitting nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is also called the Monkey Head Nebula. It was discovered by the German astronomer Karl Christian Bruhns in 1857. It is likely that this nebula was observed by the Sicilian astronomer Giovanni Battista Hodierna before the year 1654. It is […]

Apr 29

Rosette Nebula

La nébuleuse de la Rosette

Caldwell 49 : Rosette Nebula Sometimes, in astrophotography, we take pictures in a hurry, between two big sessions well prepared, because the equipment and the settings are in place. We say that this photo will not be terrific given the eagerness we had to make it. And then, once compiled, worked like all the other […]

Apr 29

IC 434 : The Heart Nebula

NGC2237 : La nébuleuse du Coeur

A heart that beats in the night The Heart Nebula is an emission nebula located about 6,500 light years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. It covers a field of about 60 arc minutes, which corresponds to approximately 200 light years. It is an easy object to shot, a good training for spring nights. It is […]