Simeis 147, also known as the Spaghetti Nebula, is a large supernova remnant located on the border between the constellations Taurus and Auriga. It spans about 150 light-years across and is approximately 3,000 light-years away from Earth. This nebula is the remnant of a massive star that exploded in a supernova about 40,000 years ago. Simeis 147 is a delicate, filamentary structure composed of ionized gas, glowing faintly in the visible spectrum. Due to its faintness and large size, it is challenging to observe but a fascinating object for astrophotographers and astronomers studying the aftermath of supernova explosions.

Sh2-242 is a small, faint emission nebula located in the constellation Taurus, approximately 4,000 light-years from Earth. It is part of the Sharpless Catalog of H II regions, which are clouds of ionized hydrogen gas where star formation is actively occurring. Sh2-242 is relatively compact compared to other nebulae and is illuminated by the young, hot stars within it. The nebula's reddish glow is caused by the ionization of hydrogen, while surrounding dust lanes add intricate dark structures. Sh2-242 is an area of ongoing research for studying stellar nurseries and the early stages of star development.

This stunning Nebula was my second project with Hannes.
I also want to thank Max that he edited this picture!

Image Data:

• Capture date: January 2024
• Distance: 3000 Light years
• Diameter: 150 Light years
• Constellation: Aurigia/Taurus
• 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