Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Canis Major (CMa)  ·  Contains:  NGC 2359
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NGC2359 - The Thor's Helmet, AstroDarks
NGC2359 - The Thor's Helmet
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NGC2359 - The Thor's Helmet

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NGC2359 - The Thor's Helmet

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First light with my newly acquired Esprit 120ED! This is the H-O-O palette. 

Captured a mesmerizing glimpse of the Thors Helmet Nebula from my backyard last night! 🌌✨  This stunning cosmic masterpiece, officially known as NGC 2359, resides about 15,000 light-years away in the constellation Canis Major. Its vibrant hues are produced by glowing gases energized by a central star, which also gives it its distinctive helmet-like appearance. 🪐💫  

Can't help but marvel at the beauty and mystery of our universe!

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NGC2359 - The Thor's Helmet, AstroDarks