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IC1805 - Heart Nebula

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The Heart Nebula is a huge emission nebula and a star forming region. It is located in the Perseus Arm of our galaxy 7500 light years away from us.
In the lower part of the image is the Fish Head Nebula, with the Heart Nebula they form one big structure.
And on the upper part of the image there is a small PN known as WeBo 1. It is approx. 5300 light years away from us, and has formed 12 000 years ago and is shaped like an elipse.

The image is a 2-panel mosaic.

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IC1805 - Heart Nebula, TwoMikes