Pillars of creation in the brain of a bear (Sh2-171; Teddy bear nebula in SHO) (Vivian Budnik)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Cepheus (Cep) · Contains: HD224826 · HD225136 · HD225216 · HD225271 · LBN 580 · LBN 581 · LBN 582 · LBN 583 · LBN 584 · LBN 586 · LBN 588 · LDN 1266 · LDN 1267 · LDN 1268 · LDN 1269 · LDN 1270 · LDN 1271 · LDN 1275 · NGC 7822 · Sh2-171

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Sh2-171 is a star forming nebula complex in the constellation Cepheus, part of a larger nebula, NGC 7822. Inside Sh2-171, also called the Teddy Bear Nebula, there are pillars of creation-like structures, typically associated with star formation. These pillars are also referred to, in astronomical lingo, as “elephant trunks”. Very prominent within the nebula is star BD+66 1673, one of the hottest stars discovered within 1000 parseconds (1 pc of interstellar space = 3.26 light years..sort of) of the sun. It has a surface temperature of 45,000 ˚K and it is about 100,000 times as luminous as the sun. This star is one of the sources of light for the nebula, and also believed to contribute to shaping the pillar formations.

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RA (center)	00h03m45s.10
RA (top/left)	23h58m02s.90
RA (top/right)	00h14m22s.27
RA (bottom/right)	00h09m55s.16
RA (bottom/left)	23h52m54s.96

Dec (center)	+67°07′36″.5
Dec (top/left)	+66°12′44″.7
Dec (top/right)	+66°50′15″.5
Dec (bottom/right)	+68°01′45″.9
Dec (bottom/left)	+67°22′15″.0

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