Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cassiopeia (Cas)  ·  Contains:  IC 1848  ·  IC 1871
Soul Nebula - IC 1848, TJ's Astro Channel
Soul Nebula - IC 1848
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Soul Nebula - IC 1848

Soul Nebula - IC 1848, TJ's Astro Channel
Soul Nebula - IC 1848
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Soul Nebula - IC 1848

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The Soul Nebula is about 100 light years across and has an estimated age of 1 million years. It contains several small open stars clusters. IC 1848 is embedded in the body of the nebula, while the clusters CR 34, 632 and 634 can be seen in the head. Small emission nebulae IC 1871, 670 and 669 are located just next to the Soul Nebula.

The Soul Nebula is being carved out by the stellar winds from the stars embedded within it, a process that leaves behind large pillars of material pointing inwards. These pillars are very dense and have stars forming at their tips. Each pillar spans about 10 light years.

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Soul Nebula - IC 1848, TJ's Astro Channel