Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  HD15069  ·  HD15250  ·  HD15382  ·  HD15522  ·  HD15557  ·  HD15558  ·  HD15570  ·  HD15629  ·  HD15851  ·  HD16183  ·  IC 1805  ·  LBN 647  ·  LBN 648  ·  LBN 650  ·  LBN 654  ·  LBN 655  ·  LDN 1360  ·  LDN 1361  ·  LDN 1362  ·  LDN 1363  ·  LDN 1364  ·  LDN 1365  ·  LDN 1366  ·  LDN 1367  ·  LDN 1368  ·  LDN 1369  ·  LDN 1371  ·  LDN 1372  ·  LDN 1373  ·  Sh2-190
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The Heart Nebula

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The Heart Nebula

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The Heart Nebula, also known as IC 1805, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia. Its intricate shape, resembling a human heart, is a result of stellar winds and radiation from massive young stars sculpting the surrounding gas and dust. The nebula is part of a larger star-forming region and is situated around 7,500 light-years away from Earth. The stunning visual appearance of the Heart Nebula makes it a captivating subject for astronomers and space enthusiasts.

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The Heart Nebula, jrtb