IC 1795 - The Fish Head Nebula (Indy Backyard Astro)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas) · Contains: IC 1795 · LBN 645 · LBN 646 · LBN 647 · LDN 1359 · NGC 896

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IC 1795 - The Fish Head Nebula

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IC 1795 - The Fish Head Nebula

IC 1795, also known as the Fishhead Nebula, is a captivating region within the larger Heart Nebula, located in the constellation Cassiopeia. This celestial wonder dazzles astronomers and stargazers alike with its intricate structure and vibrant colors. Let's delve into what makes IC 1795 such a mesmerizing sight in the night sky.At its core, IC 1795 is a stellar nursery, where new stars are born from the gravitational collapse of dense molecular clouds. These clouds consist of dust and gas, predominantly hydrogen, which serves as the raw material for star formation. Within IC 1795, these clouds are sculpted by the intense radiation and stellar winds emanating from young, massive stars nearby.One of the most striking features of IC 1795 is its brilliant hues, ranging from deep reds to bright blues. These colors are produced by the interaction of the intense ultraviolet radiation emitted by hot, young stars with the surrounding gas clouds. The red glow is primarily due to the ionization of hydrogen atoms, while the blue hues stem from the scattering of light by dust particles in the nebula.

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RA (center)	02h26m19s.270
RA (top/left)	02h28m22s.271
RA (top/right)	02h27m32s.170
RA (bottom/right)	02h24m14s.193
RA (bottom/left)	02h25m07s.864

Dec (center)	+62°03′44″.60
Dec (top/left)	+61°49′36″.59
Dec (top/right)	+62°22′05″.66
Dec (bottom/right)	+62°17′44″.53
Dec (bottom/left)	+61°45′24″.51

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