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Penguin Ad Astra : Barnard 175, vdB 152, Bogdan Borz
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Penguin Ad Astra : Barnard 175, vdB 152

Image of the day 10/22/2023

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Penguin Ad Astra : Barnard 175, vdB 152, Bogdan Borz
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Penguin Ad Astra : Barnard 175, vdB 152

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This region in Cepheus is very rich in interesting objects, from a dark nebula, Bok globules, reflection nebula to a Herbig Haro object. And also a planetary nebula plus a supernova remnant. vdB 152 is the blue reflection nebula on top of a Bok globule, the Herbig Haro object can be seen below the beak of the penguin. The SNR is faintly seen as red filaments on the right (I did not use Ha) and the planetary nebula is on the lower right. The nebula gives me the impression of seeing a penguin flying towards the stars.

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