Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Gemini (Gem)  ·  Contains:  IC 443  ·  The star Propus (ηGem)
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IC 443 • Jellyfish Nebula in SHO, Douglas J Struble
IC 443 • Jellyfish Nebula in SHO
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IC 443 • Jellyfish Nebula in SHO

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IC 443 • Jellyfish Nebula in SHO, Douglas J Struble
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IC 443 • Jellyfish Nebula in SHO

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This is a blend of data from last year using a Stellarvue 102mm Raptor and the year using a SV70T.

The astonishing shape of the Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443) is a supernova remnant in Gemini. It's due to the resulting shock waves colliding with a molecular front, creating the 'blowback' of billowing strands seen in this image. IC 444 is the nebulous area seen at the top of the image. The two bright golden stars are Mu Geminorum and Eta Geminorum (Propus). This region is estimated to be some 5000 light years from earth.

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IC 443 • Jellyfish Nebula in SHO, Douglas J Struble