The Heart Nebula
IC1805
This emission nebula is known as The Heart Nebula. It is located in the constellation of Cassiopeia very near the Double Cluster and it's companion, The Soul Nebula. The central part of this image also contains the star cluster Melotte 15. Click HERE to see the color version. |
| Telescope: Astro-Physics 160mm EDF f7.5 @ f7.7 | Designation: IC1805, Mel 15, IC 1795 |
Mount: Astro-Physics AP1200GTO |
Constellation: Cassiopeia |
| Camera: Apogee U16M with Gen II Astrodon Filters | Distance: Approx 7,500 Light Years |
| Guiding: SBIG ST402 via Mini Borg 60mm | Type: Emission Nebula, Open Cluster |
| Exposure: 480 min H-Alpha | Position: R.A. 2 hr 32 min , Dec +610 27' |
| Processed using CCDStack, PhotoShop CS3 | Date: 01-05 October 2008 |
| Acquisition: CCDAutopilot/CCDSoft/The Sky 6/M1OASYS | Location: Deerlick Astronomy Village |