Sharpless Objects

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Sharpless observations 1-10 of 28 total to date.

Catalog # Thumbnail Title/link Designation(s) Date Observed Comment
Sh2-25
M8 / Lagoon Nebula / Sh2-25
M8, Sh2-25, NGC 65232024-08-26 22:42:00Chance revisit to this astonishingly gorgeous object
Sh2-45
M17 / Swan Nebula / Sh2-45
M17, Sh2-45, NGC 66182024-06-04 00:43:00Updated observation with EdgeHD.
Sh2-49
M16 / Eagle Nebula / Sh2-49
M16, Sh2-49, NGC 66112024-07-25 23:57:00Latest observation in a series of 3. Gorgeous! Shows famous "Pillars of Creation".
Sh2-105
Sh2-105 / Crescent Nebula / NGC 6888
Sh2-105, NGC 6888, C272023-08-01 21:45:00Classic target in Cygnus
Sh2-117
North American Nebula / Sh2-117 / NGC 7000
Sh2-117, NGC 7000, C202023-11-14 23:41:00Lovely target, good for sky parties
Sh2-125
Sh2-125 / Cocoon Nebula / IC 5146
Sh2-125, IC 5146, C19, Barnard 1682023-08-23 14:39:00Classic Nebula in Cygnus
Sh2-129
Sh2-129 / Flying Bat Nebula
Sh2-1292023-10-23 17:30:00Failed to find the squid!
Sh2-142
Sh2-142 / Wizard Nebula / NGC 7380
Sh2-142, NGC 73802023-07-30 23:30:00And cranky-looking he is!
Sh2-153
Sh2-152 / Sh2-153
Sh2-153, Sh2-1522024-09-11 23:30:00Two emission nebulae of very different brightness. Challenging.
Sh2-155
Sh2-155 / Cave Nebula / C9
Sh2-155, C9, LBN5292023-08-01 21:53:00Looming "cave" opening in Cepheus