NGC 7822 Teddy Bear Nebula aka SH2-171

by AstroSeabee

Objects in field: NGC 7762, NGC 7822

Equipment: William Optics ZenithStar 61ii / ZS61ii, ZWO ASI294MC

Integration: 7h 25m

Sharpless 2-171, nestled within the expansive NGC 7822 nebula located in the constellation of Cepheus, stands as a captivating emission nebula distinguished by its distinctive elephant trunk-like structures sculpted by the powerful stellar winds emanating from the hot, luminous stars at its core. NGC 7762 along with NGC 7822 have been referred to collectively as the “Cosmic Question Mark”…