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IC59 IC63 © Ken Crawford Rancho Del Sol Observatory MPC G67
| Filter | Exposures |
|---|---|
| Clear/ Lum | 600 minutes |
| Red | 360 minutes |
| Green | 360 minutes |
| Blue | 360 minutes |
| Ha | 1200 minutes |
| OIII | 0 minutes |
| SII | 360 minutes |
IC59 and IC63 are a combination of reflection and emission nebulae. The bluish glow shinning down from the top comes from the intense radiation of the bright star Gamma Cassiopeia. The edges of the nebulae glow brightly from this intense energy that is evaporating and lighting up these amazing clouds of gas and dust.
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This image shows the position of the nebulae from the bright star Gamma Cassiopeia. The completed image is a composition of a two frame mosaic. These images may be used for personal or educational use but the images and this website are Copyright © Ken Crawford. If you are a publisher and would like a full resolution of this or other images please contact Ken Crawford.