IC 1805, also known as the Heart Nebula, is a large emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia, about 7,500 light-years from Earth. Its name comes from its heart-like shape, which is formed by clouds of glowing ionized hydrogen gas and dark dust lanes. The nebula is home to a young open star cluster, Melotte 15, whose massive, hot stars energize the surrounding gas, causing it to emit the bright red glow characteristic of hydrogen. IC 1805 is a region of active star formation and a popular target for astronomers and astrophotographers due to its striking appearance.

IC 1848, also known as the Soul Nebula, is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia, near its neighbor, the Heart Nebula (IC 1805). This nebula lies about 7,500 light-years from Earth and spans about 100 light-years in diameter. It gets its name from its shape, which resembles a human figure or "soul." IC 1848 is a region of active star formation, where young, massive stars energize the surrounding gas, causing it to glow brightly in the red light of ionized hydrogen. Together with the Heart Nebula, it forms the "Heart and Soul" complex, a popular subject for astronomical imaging.

IC 1795, also known as the Fish Head Nebula, is a bright emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia, near the Heart Nebula (IC 1805). It lies about 6,000 to 7,500 light-years away from Earth and is part of a larger star-forming region within the Perseus Arm of the Milky Way. IC 1795 is rich in ionized hydrogen, which gives it a distinct red glow, and is home to several young, massive stars that contribute to the nebula's luminosity. Its intricate structure of gas and dust makes it a popular target for astrophotographers and a region of interest for studying star formation.

This image was a Project with Hannes, a friend of mine

Image Data:

• Capture date: January 2024
• Distance: 7500 Light years
• Constellation: Cassiopea
• Exposure time: DNB: 72x600s ; DNB: 89x600s
•                             RGB: 29x300s
• Mounts: 2x Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
• Telescopes: Askar FMA180 Pro ; William Optic Redcat 51
• Filter: Bayer Matrix ; 2x Optolong L- enhance
• Cameras: Nikon D5100a ; Canon EOS600da
• Guiding: Skywatcher 50x180 finder with ZWO ASI120mc-s and PHD2
• Software: Astro Pixel processor, Graxpert, Starnet, Adobe Photoshop