The Tulip - Sh2-101 (Robert Q. Kimball)

The Tulip - Sh2-101

This image was take from Las Crucess, NM. Lots of sky glow and 95° temperatures. 120 subs.Sure, here is a longer description of SH2-101, the Tulip nebula:The Tulip Nebula, also known as Sharpless 101 (Sh2-101), is a H II region emission nebula located in the constellation Cygnus. It is about 6,000 light-years from Earth and about 70 light-years across. The nebula is named for its distinctive shape, which resembles a tulip when imaged photographically.The Tulip Nebula is a cloud of glowing gas and dust that is excited by nearby stars. The stars that are responsible for exciting the Tulip Nebula are young, hot stars that are still forming. These stars emit ultraviolet radiation that ionizes the gas in the nebula, causing it to glow. The gas in the nebula is primarily hydrogen, which emits a characteristic red glow when it is ionized.The Tulip Nebula is home to a number of young stars, including a suspected black hole. The black hole is thought to be about 15 solar masses and is located in a binary system with a bright star. The black hole is thought to be responsible for the nebula's distinctive shape. The black hole's gravity is pulling on the gas in the nebula, causing it to be compressed and heated. This compression and heating causes the gas to glow more brightly, which gives the nebula its characteristic shape.The Tulip Nebula is a popular target for amateur astronomers. It is visible with a small telescope in dark skies. The nebula is best viewed in the springtime, when it is high in the sky in the northern hemisphere.The Tulip Nebula is a beautiful and fascinating object that provides a glimpse into the process of star formation. It is a reminder that our galaxy is a dynamic and ever-changing place.Provided by the AI Bard

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