Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Cepheus (Cep)  ·  Contains:  NGC 7822
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A cosmic curiosity - NGC 7822, Morten Schødt
A cosmic curiosity - NGC 7822
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A cosmic curiosity - NGC 7822

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A cosmic curiosity - NGC 7822

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NGC 7822, found in the Cepheus constellation 3,000 light-years from Earth, is a captivating nebula. This stellar nursery is painted with vivid hues of red and blue. The red comes from hydrogen gas, excited by nearby young stars' radiation, while dark dust pillars house new star births. NGC 7822's beauty also offers scientists insights into the complex process of star formation. In this cosmic masterpiece, we witness the universe's ongoing cycle of birth and evolution, a reminder of the wonder of space.

60 x 300" h-alpha
40 x 300" s-ii
20 x 300" o-ii

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A cosmic curiosity - NGC 7822, Morten Schødt