Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  LBN 502  ·  LBN 506  ·  LBN 511  ·  LDN 1200  ·  NGC 7380  ·  PK107-00.1  ·  Sh2-142  ·  Sh2-143
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Sh2-142 Wizard Nebula, Valerio Avitabile
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Sh2-142 Wizard Nebula

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Sh2-142 Wizard Nebula

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The Wizard Nebula or Wizard Nebula (Sh2-142) is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cepheus.

It is an H II region located on the arm of Perseus, at a distance of 11500 light years from our solar system. It is closely related to the young and bright stars of the cluster NGC 7380. Its name derives from the curious shape of the dark powders they give it, making it vaguely resemble a magician with his hat.

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Sh2-142 Wizard Nebula, Valerio Avitabile