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Gamma Cassiopeia Nebula
Gamma Cassiopeia Nebula
Credit: NASA, ESA, Hubble, et al

Gamma Cassiopeia Nebula

Gamma Cassiopeia Nebula, also known as Ghost of Cassiopeia is a H II region type nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia .

Stats and Info:

      1. Name:
      2. Gamma Cassiopeia Nebula
      1. Alt Name:
      2. Ghost of Cassiopeia
      1. Nebula type:
      2. H II region
      1. Size:
      2. 3’ x 10’
      1. Distance (ly):
      2. 550
      1. NGC/IC #:
      2. IC 63
      1. Other Designation:
      2. Sh 2-185

    * One can see up to magnitude 7 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.