SUNSET: 
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Photographer:
a.carrozzi
Location of Photo:
Casalgrande, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
Date/Time of photo:
December 25th, 2024
Equipment:
Canon EF 300mm f/4 on SkyWatcher NEQ6 Pro 18x600s with Baader Ha 7nm filter at f/4 using Atik 4000LE camera 18x600s with Baader OIII 8.5nm filter at f/4 using Atik 4000LE camera 147x90s at 3200 ISO, f/5 with Optolong L-PRO filter using a modified Canon EOS 6D for RGB data
Description:
The Soul Nebula (IC 1848), located between the constellations of Cassiopeia, Perseus, and Camelopardalis, is a vast emission nebula situated approximately 6,500 light-years from Earth. Its romantic name is likely due to its close proximity to the Heart Nebula (IC 1805), whose outer extensions can be seen in the top-right corner of the image. It is primarily composed of ionized hydrogen (H II), which emits a characteristic reddish light. Within its structure, young star clusters and clouds of dust contribute to the process of star formation.
