Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  27 Cas)  ·  IC 59  ·  IC 63  ·  The star Navi (γ Cas
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IC63 Ghost of Cassiopeia, Armin Unterwandling
IC63 Ghost of Cassiopeia
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IC63 Ghost of Cassiopeia

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IC63 Ghost of Cassiopeia, Armin Unterwandling
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IC63 Ghost of Cassiopeia

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Data from 3 nights  total 108*300sec.
IC63 are a combination of reflection and emission nebulae. The bluish glow shinning down from the top comes from the intense radiation of the bright star Gamma Cassiopeia.The edges of the nebulae glow brightly from this intense energy that is evaporating and lighting up these amazing clouds of gas and dust.

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IC63 Ghost of Cassiopeia, Armin Unterwandling