- H210 minutes (21 frames)
- O120 minutes (12 frames)
- S120 minutes (12 frames)
**The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443), also known as the Jellyfish Blob or Medusa Blob, is a supernova remnant in the constellation Gemini, located approximately 5,000 light-years from Earth. This object is the remnant of a supernova explosion that occurred 30,000-35,000 years ago.
The IC 443 nebula has a bright and complex structure, including various regions of gas, dust, and plasma. Its shape resembles a jellyfish, which explains its popular name. These features are the result of the interaction of the supernova material with the surrounding space, creating unique filaments, arcs, and emission regions.
Astronomers use a variety of instruments to study the supernova remnant IC 443. They use radio telescopes, X-ray telescopes, and optical telescopes to study the spectral lines, emission, and evolution of the plasma and gas inside the remnant, as well as its interaction with the environment.
The object is a source of bright emission in various wavelengths, including radio waves, X-rays, and visible light. One interesting phenomenon is the interaction of the remnant with molecular clouds, which greatly affects its shape and emission. These processes are also important for understanding particle acceleration, magnetic fields, and other phenomena occurring in space.
Various physical processes occur inside IC 443, including particle acceleration and magnetic interactions that create bright radiation in different ranges, which makes the nebula an important object for studying the physics of plasma and particle acceleration in space.
The Jellyfish Nebula is not only an object for astronomical research, but also one of the most impressive phenomena that allows us to expand our knowledge of the processes of supernova explosions, the formation of remnants and their impact on the environment.
IC 443 is a supernova remnant located at a distance of about 5000 light years from Earth. This object is also known as one of the brightest and best-studied supernova remnants interacting with molecular clouds. It contains neutron stars, as well as plasma clouds actively interacting with gas and dust.
The IC 443 nebula is a prime example of molecular clouds interacting with supernova remnants. Observations of the nebula have allowed scientists to gain a deeper understanding of the physics and dynamics of such objects in space.
| Photo | Date | Frames | Exposure | H | O | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 16 Mar 2021 | 45 | 07:30 | 03:30 | 02:00 | 02:00 |
Visibility chart of Jellyfish Nebula (IC 443) 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•