- O10 minutes (2 frames)
- H5 minutes (1 frame)
- S5 minutes (1 frame)
The Soul Nebula (IC 1848) is a bright astronomical object located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It is located about 7,500 light-years from Earth and gets its name from its unique shape, resembling the profile of a human face with a teardrop.
Structure and Composition
The Soul Nebula is an active star-forming region where new stars are being born. It consists of vast amounts of gas and dust illuminated by stars being born at its center. The nebula's main components include hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur, which create bright red, green, and blue hues of light.
Star Formation and Chemical Composition
The Soul Nebula is a site of active star formation, where gas molecules are compressed by gravity to create new stars. These stars, in turn, illuminate clouds of gas and dust, creating a distinctive glow. The chemical composition of the gas in the nebula includes various molecules such as hydrogen, carbon, and oxygen, which contribute to the bright glow in different spectral ranges.
Object Series and Neighboring Nebulae
The Soul Nebula is often considered in a pair with its neighboring Heart Nebula (IC 1805), with which it forms the famous "Heart and Soul" pair. The two nebulae are only 2.5 degrees apart and are connected by a bridge of gas. This makes them visually and physically related objects, representing one of the largest star forming regions in our galaxy.
Research and Significance
The Soul Nebula is an important object for astronomers and astronomy enthusiasts due to its brightness and beauty. Studying it helps to better understand the processes of star formation in our Galaxy and beyond. Astronomers use this nebula to test various observing methods and measurements that can then be applied to study other objects in space.
Conclusion
The Soul Nebula (IC 1848) is a magnificent star forming object in the constellation Cassiopeia. Studying it allows us to deepen our knowledge of the process of star formation and expand our understanding of the structure and evolution of galaxies.
Visibility chart of Soul Nebula (IC 1848) during the day
| Date | Moon Phase | Exposure | CCD Temperature | Gain | Offset | Filter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
- 2023ixf•
- 40 Eri•
- Abell 74•
- Artemis A868 SA•
- a Canis Minoris•
- C 2020 R4 ATLAS•
- C 2020 T2 Palomar•
- C 2021 S3 (PANSTARRS)•
- Haumea (2003 EL61)•
- HCG 68•
- HCG 92•
- IC 1318B•
- IC 1396•
- IC 1795•
- IC 1805•
- IC 1848•
- IC 1871•
- IC 3322A•
- IC 342•
- IC 4015•
- IC 405•
- IC 417•
- IC 434•
- IC 443•
- IC 4703•
- IC 5070•
- IC 5146•
- IC 63•
- M 1•
- M 101•
- M 103•
- M 109•
- M 13•
- M 15•
- M 27•
- M 3•
- M 33•
- M 42•
- M 45•
- M 5•
- M 51•
- M 57•
- M 63•
- M 64•
- M 74•
- M 76•
- M 81•
- M 82•
- M 86•
- M 87•
- M 94•
- M 97•
- NGC 147•
- NGC 1491•
- NGC 1499•
- NGC 1579•
- NGC 1961•
- NGC 2146•
- NGC 2239•
- NGC 2403•
- NGC 281•
- NGC 4236•
- NGC 4565•
- NGC 4631•
- NGC 507•
- NGC 508•
- NGC 5866•
- NGC 5907•
- NGC 6503•
- NGC 6823•
- NGC 6888•
- NGC 6946•
- NGC 6992•
- NGC 6995•
- NGC 7000•
- NGC 7023•
- NGC 7129•
- NGC 7217•
- NGC 7331•
- NGC 7380•
- NGC 7538•
- NGC 7635•
- NGC 7640•
- NGC 7822•
- NGC 891•
- NGC 896•
- NGC 925•
- PGC 54559•
- Sh2-155•
- Sh2-168•
- Sh2 103•
- Sh2 109•
- Sh2 132•
- T CrB•
- UGC 6930•
- V1405 Cas•
- Vesta A807 FA•