The Shark Nebula in Cepheus

The Shark Nebula in Cepheus
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The Shark Nebula in Cepheus

Look closely, and you might spot a cosmic shark gliding through the starry depths! This is LDN 1235, also known as the Shark Nebula, a dark nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. Its shape resembles a shark swimming in an ocean of stars, a beautiful example of the mysterious interstellar dust that sculpts incredible forms in the universe.
SPECIFICATIONS
Telescope ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telescope
Takahashi FSQ-106ED
Camera ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Camera
QHY 600 M
Location ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Location
Spain
Date of observation ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Date of observation
2023-11-15
Filters ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Filters
LRGB
Processing ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Processing
PixInsight
Credits ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Credits
Telescope Live & ale_motta_astrofotografia (IG)