Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Perseus (Per)  ·  Contains:  HD232875  ·  LBN 704  ·  LBN 705  ·  LBN 706  ·  NGC 1491  ·  Sh2-206
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NGC1491 - Fossil Footprint Nebula, BensAstroStuff

NGC1491 - Fossil Footprint Nebula

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NGC1491 - Fossil Footprint Nebula

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In the vast cosmic tapestry, NGC 1491 emerges as a celestial masterpiece, captivating the gaze of astronomers and stargazers alike. Aptly dubbed the "Fossil Footprint Nebula," this intricate and mesmerizing structure resides in the depths of space, approximately 10,700 light-years away in the constellation Perseus. Illuminated by the radiant glow of embedded stars and cosmic gases, NGC 1491 unfolds as a stunning visual narrative of stellar birth and death, resembling a fossilized imprint etched across the canvas of the cosmos. As captured through the lens (or in this case, mirror) of astrophotography, this otherworldly spectacle invites us to ponder the timeless beauty and enigmatic tales that unfold within the far reaches of our ever-expanding universe.

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NGC1491 - Fossil Footprint Nebula, BensAstroStuff

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