Sharpless Objects

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Sharpless observations 21-28 of 28 total to date.

Catalog # Thumbnail Title/link Designation(s) Date Observed Comment
Sh2-248
Sh2-248 / IC 443 / Jellyfish Nebula
IC 443, Sh-2482024-02-13 18:00:00Challenging supernova remnant
Sh2-273
NGC 2264 / Christmas Tree Cluster
NGC 2264, Sh2-2732024-01-02 20:38:00Fun, seasonal target just east of Orion in Monoceros
Sh2-274
Sh2-274 / Medusa Nebula
Sh2-274, Abell 212024-01-21 08:17:00Smallish, somewhat obscure nebula in Gemini
Sh2-275
Sh2-275 / Rosette Nebula / C49
Sh2-275, C49, NGC 22372024-02-03 20:53:00Gorgeous large target just east of Orion in Monoceros
Sh2-276
Barnards Loop / Sh2-276
Sh2-2762024-01-14 05:29:00Enormous loop around Orion Nebula and Horse Head. Great fun to capture w primitive mosaic.
Sh2-279
Sh2-279 / Running Man Nebula / NGC 1977
Sh2-279, NGC 19772024-02-06 19:36:00Fascinating emission nebula, part of the Great Orion Nebula complex
Sh2-281
M42 / Great Orion Nebula / Sh2-281
M42, Sh2-281, NGC 19762023-11-17 05:02:00Stunning capture of a classic target on a magical night
Sh2-292
Sh2-292 / Seagull Nebula
Sh2-292, IC 21772024-02-14 17:32:00Nice, late-evening capture