Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  HD5777  ·  HD5890  ·  IC 63  ·  LBN 622  ·  LBN 623  ·  LBN 625  ·  Sh2-185  ·  gamma Cas nebula
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Gamma Cassiopeiae Nebula (IC 63), Johnny Qiu
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Gamma Cassiopeiae Nebula (IC 63)

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Gamma Cassiopeiae Nebula (IC 63)

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IC 63 is a reflection and emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia. This spectacular object is about 550 light-years away and lies close to Gamma Cassiopeia, whose high-energy radiation strongly affects the nebula's appearance and structure. The IC 63 nebula's distinctive pink glow is caused by regions of ionized hydrogen illuminated by ultraviolet light from nearby hot stars. Dust particles in the nebula are reflecting starlight and forming new stars.

In the spring festive days of the Year of the Dragon, the image of the IC63 nebula is particularly appropriate. It is like a majestic red dragon, leaping into the starry night sky, emitting a mysterious light.

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Gamma Cassiopeiae Nebula (IC 63), Johnny Qiu