Soul Nebula IC1848

Imaging Date: December 17, 2023

Observation Site: Temple, TX, USA - Backyard 

Telescope: Vaonis Vespera

Filter: Vespera Dual Band

Integration Time: 602x10 sec

Notes: Emission nebula in constellation Cassiopeia. Is often imaged together with the nearby Heart Nebula, the pair being known as the Heart and Soul.

 

PacMan Nebula NGC281

Imaging Date: December 10, 2023

Observation Site: Temple, TX, USA - Backyard

Telescope: Vaonis Vespera

Filter: Vespera Dual Band

Integration Time: 508x10 sec

Notes: An emission nebula. Gets its name from the classic video game character it resembles. 

 

California Nebula NGC1499

Imaging Date: December 6, 2023

Observation Site: Temple, TX, USA - Backyard

Telescope: Vaonis Vespera

Filter: Vespera Dual Band

Integration Time: 724x10 sec

Notes: An emission nebula. Name comes from its resemblance to the shape of the US State of California.

Salt and Pepper Star Cluster M52 and Bubble Nebula NGC7635

Imaging Date: December 5, 2023

Observation Site: Temple, Texas, USA - Backyard

Telescope: Vaonis Vespera

Filter: Vespera Dual Band

Integration Time: 407x10 sec

Notes: The Bubble Nebula is an emission nebula. The bubble is created by the stellar wind coming from a massive, hot, central star.