Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)
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Cave Nebula, Ethan Wong - Deep Space Project
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Cave Nebula

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Cave Nebula

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Sh2-155, also known as the Cave Nebula, is a diffuse emission nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. It is situated in the Milky Way galaxy and is a part of the larger Cepheus Molecular Cloud, a region of space rich in gas and dust where new stars are often born.What makes Sh2-155 special is its striking appearance and the processes occurring within it. The Cave Nebula gets its name from its peculiar shape, which resembles a deep, winding cave or a cavity. It's a dark nebula, meaning it is a cloud of dust and gas that obscures the light from stars and other objects behind it. The illuminated portions of the nebula, often seen in images, create a visually stunning contrast with the dark regions. Within Sh2-155, there are regions of ongoing star formation. The gas and dust in the nebula serve as the raw materials from which new stars are born. The energy from newly formed stars nearby can also ionize the gas, causing it to emit light in various colors, contributing to the nebula's beautiful appearance.

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Cave Nebula, Ethan Wong - Deep Space Project