The fetus nebula NGC7008 – an interesting planetary nebula in Cygnus

Image Details

Image Type	HOO with Planck stars
Observation Period	2026 June 28 - July 3
Observing Location	Garden, Potsdam, DE
Coordinates (RA/Dec)	21h 0m · +54° 32′
Constellation	Cygnus
Total Integration Time	9h 50′
Telescope	Celestron EdgeHD1100
Camera	QHY 600PH M SBFL

About the Object

NGC 7008, sometimes nicknamed the Fetus Nebula, is an evolved planetary nebula located about 2,800 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus. Unlike the nearly circular appearance of many planetary nebulae, NGC 7008 exhibits a fairly irregular, asymmetric structure shaped by interactions with the surrounding interstellar medium. Filaments, knots, and faint outer extensions reveal a complex history of stellar mass loss and make it one of the more interesting planetary nebulae in the northern sky.

Alternative designations

NGC 7008

Observation Notes

Data were taken on 2ß26 June 28 and July 1-3

Technical Details

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