SH2-296 The Wings Nebula / IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - telescope processed image. SH2-296 (The Wings) This massive emission nebula forms the "wings" of the Seagull, glowing red due to ionized hydrogen gas fueled by hot, young stars within.
SH2-296 The Wings Nebula / IC 2177 The Seagull Nebula - unprocessed image. IC 2177 (The Seagull) Spanning over 100 light-years on the border of Monoceros and Canis Major, this complex is a massive star-forming region shaped like a bird in flight.
Good Monday morning. Have the day off so the telescopes went out. Starting with #SH2-296 #TheWingsNebula / #IC2177 #TheSeagullNebula. #seestar #S50 #space #astronomy #amateur