Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  IC 1795  ·  IC 1805  ·  IC 1831  ·  NGC 1027  ·  NGC 896
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IC 1805 | Heart Nebula, Marc Abelló
IC 1805 | Heart Nebula
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IC 1805 | Heart Nebula

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IC 1805 | Heart Nebula, Marc Abelló
IC 1805 | Heart Nebula
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IC 1805 | Heart Nebula

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IC 1805 is part of a large complex of faint nebulosity found in Cassiopeia, derived from its shape, which is known as the Heart Nebula. IC 1805 is located about 7,500 light years away, in the Perseus Arm of the Galaxy.
The open cluster Melotte 15 is located in the center of the nebula.

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IC 1805 | Heart Nebula, Marc Abelló