Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Gemini (Gem)  ·  Contains:  Gem A  ·  IC 443  ·  IC 444  ·  Part of the constellation Gemini (Gem)  ·  The star Propus (ηGem)  ·  The star μGem
IC443 Jellyfish Nebula, Steve Thornton
IC443 Jellyfish Nebula
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IC443 Jellyfish Nebula

IC443 Jellyfish Nebula, Steve Thornton
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IC443 Jellyfish Nebula

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A supernova remnant (SNR) is located in the constellation of Gemini. It is commonly known as the “Jellyfish Nebula”due to it's shape.
These types of objects are created by one of the most important processes in the universe - a supernova event - when a star explodes and scatters the heavier chemical elements it has made during its lifetime back into space. This material will eventually form into future stars and planetary systems.
IC443 is thought to have been formed between 30,000 and 35,000 years ago and is located about 5,000 light years away,

I am not real happy with how I have processed this and my data was not the best, so will process again and intend to try imaging it again next time it comes back into view and get some improved data.
Nebula captured with 3 filters , Hydrogen Alpha, Oxygen III and Sulphur II. Then captured stars with Red, Green & Blue filters

Data taken over 3 relatively clear nights (rare events in Yorkshire) January to February 2022.

Nebula
Ha 400S X20
SII 400S X18
OIII 400S X30

For Stars
RGB 60S X20

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IC443 Jellyfish Nebula, Steve Thornton