Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Canis Major (CMa)  ·  Contains:  16 CMa)  ·  The star Udra (ο1 CMa
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The Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308), Biggs
The Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308)
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The Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308)

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The Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308), Biggs
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The Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308)

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This bubble like nebula is located 4.5 thousand light years away. The star at the center is in pre-supernova phase and is emitting gas. Gases captured in this image are hydrogen (reddish-pink) and oxygen (blue).

This image was captured over several nights from the suburbs of Melbourne. Only the best sub exposures were selected.

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The Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308), Biggs