IC 59 and IC 63 are faint reflection and emission nebula located in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia. They are challenging objects to spot with telescopes for a number of reasons.

Oct 31, 2023 · IC 59 and IC 63 are two reflection/emission nebulae in the constellation Cassiopeia. They are both very close to the bright star Navi (Gamma Cassiopeiae) and both …

Gamma Cassiopeiae Nebula (IC 59/63) History The German astronomer Max Wolf discovered the two nebulae IC 59 and IC 63 near the star γ Cassiopeiae on 30 December 1893. The …

Explanation: These bright rims and flowing shapes look ghostly on a cosmic scale. A telescopic view toward the constellation Cassiopeia, the colorful (zoomable) skyscape features the swept …

"About 550 light-years away in the constellation of Cassiopeia lies IC 63, a stunning and slightly eerie nebula. Also known as the ghost of Cassiopeia, IC 63 is being shaped by radiation from …

Nov 2, 2023 · IC 59 and IC 63, collectively known as the Ghost of Cassiopeia, are a pair of faint reflection nebulae situated in the constellation Cassiopeia. These nebulae are primarily …

IC 59 is a Reflection Nebula in the Cassiopeia constellation. IC 59 is situated close to the northern celestial pole and, as such, it is visible for most part of the year from the northern hemisphere.

The blue IC 59 nebula is positioned above the star and the redder IC 63 is to the left. Sh 2-185 is an H II region centered on the massive star system Gamma Cassiopeiae (γ Cas) in the …

IC 63 is an emission nebula in the constellation Cassiopeia in the northern sky. This nebula and the reflection nebula IC 59 are located near the bright star Gamma Cassiopeiae.

IC 59, IC 63 and Gamma Cassiopeiae by Ivan Eder