Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  IC 59  ·  IC 63
Getting plate-solving status, please wait...
Ghost of Cassiopeia, TheUniversist
Ghost of Cassiopeia
Powered byPixInsight

Ghost of Cassiopeia

Equipment

Loading...

Acquisition details

Loading...

Description

The Ghost of Cassiopeia, also known as IC 63, is a haunting reflection nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia. This celestial apparition is illuminated by the faint light of the nearby variable star Gamma Cassiopeiae, which bathes the surrounding interstellar dust in a ghostly glow. IC 63 appears as a wispy, ethereal cloud against the backdrop of the cosmos, its delicate tendrils evoking a sense of otherworldly beauty. This enigmatic nebula serves as a reminder of the intricate interplay between stars and the surrounding interstellar medium, captivating astronomers and stargazers with its spectral allure and celestial mystique.

Comments

Sky plot

Sky plot

Histogram

Ghost of Cassiopeia, TheUniversist