Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Canis Major (CMa)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2359
Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359), Wintyfresh
Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359)
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Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359)

Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359), Wintyfresh
Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359)
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Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359)

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Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359) is an interstellar bubble blown as a fast wind fdrom the bright, massive Wolf-Rayet star near the bubble's center. The predominant bluish hue is strong emission from doubly ionized oxygen atoms in the glowing gas.

74x120" 2" Baader 7nm Ha Filter

90x120" 2" Baader 8.5nm Oiii Filter

45x120" 2" Baader 7nm Sii Filter

ZWO asi1600mm-pro, Skywatcher Evostar 150mm Apo, Starizona ApexED-L .65 reducer

ZWO asi290mc in a Skywatcher Evoguide50 guiding a Skywatcher EQ8-R Pro Mount.

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Thor's Helmet (NGC 2359), Wintyfresh