Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Gemini (Gem)  ·  Contains:  13 Gem)  ·  7 Gem)  ·  Calx (μ Gem  ·  Gem A  ·  IC 443  ·  IC 444  ·  Part of the constellation Gemini (Gem)  ·  Praepes (η Gem  ·  Tejat Posterior  ·  Tejat Prior  ·  The star 12 Gem  ·  The star Propus  ·  The star Tejat
IC 443 SHO, Valerio Avitabile
IC 443 SHO
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IC 443 SHO, Valerio Avitabile
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IC 443 is a diffuse nebula located in the constellation Gemini, the result of a supernova explosion about 30,000 years ago. It is located about 5,000 light years from Earth. The nebula formed as a result of a supernova explosion, releasing a large amount of gas and dust into space. IC 443 has a complex and interesting structure, with filaments of ionised gas and cosmic dust. Its shape is sometimes associated with that of a jellyfish, hence the alternative name Medusa Nebula. The region around IC 443 is still active in terms of stellar activity, all due to the continuous interactions between stellar winds and the enormous amounts of surrounding dust and gas. The image was created using the Hubble palette technique to perceive and distinguish individual hydrogen, sulphur and oxygen emissions.

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IC 443 SHO, Valerio Avitabile