Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  IC 1848  ·  IC 1871
Soul Nebula, Alain POYVRE
Soul Nebula
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Soul Nebula

Soul Nebula, Alain POYVRE
Soul Nebula
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Soul Nebula

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The Soul Nebula (Westerhout 5) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia.

It forms a famous pair known as the Heart and Soul with the neighbouring Heart Nebula (IC 1805). The Soul Nebula is sometimes also known as the Embryo Nebula or IC 1848, which is a designation used for the open star cluster embedded within the nebula.

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Soul Nebula, Alain POYVRE