Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Canis Major (CMa)  ·  Contains:  Sh2-297  ·  VdB94
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Cederblad 90, Nebula in Canis Major, José Joaquín Pérez
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Cederblad 90, Nebula in Canis Major

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Cederblad 90, Nebula in Canis Major

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Located along the wing tip of the Seagull Nebula (IC2177) is Cederblad 90 (aka Gum 3, Ced90). The nebula consists of both emission and reflection properties. The vibrant hydrogen alpha atoms mix with dust particles reflected by the bright star SAO 152349 produce a pink hue with delicate traces of blue nebulosity.

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Cederblad 90, Nebula in Canis Major, José Joaquín Pérez