Image of the day 01/03/2024

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Ghost of Cassiopeia (SH2-185), Peter Hergesheimer

Image of the day 01/03/2024

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Ghost of Cassiopeia (SH2-185), Peter Hergesheimer

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This is a starless (almost) Ha-only image of Sh2-185 and the surrounding area including the nearby star, Gamma Cas.  There is some speculation as to whether the Ha signature of SH2-185 is reflective or emissive, perhaps both.

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Ghost of Cassiopeia (SH2-185), Peter Hergesheimer

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