Shrimp nebula SH2-188 in SHO with RGB stars

Nebula · Planetary Nebula · Cassiopeia

Shrimp nebula SH2-188 in SHO with RGB stars
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About the Object

SH2-188 (a.k.a. Siemens 22) or "the shrimp nebula" is an unusual planetary nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia. The crescent-type shape comes from its interaction of the expanding hulls of the PN with the local interstellar medium.

Observation Notes

Data were taken on 2023, October 3 and 2024 January 19, 20, 25, 27

Technical Details

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