The IC 443 Nebula, also known as the Jellyfish Nebula or Sharpless 248 (Sh2-248), is a fascinating supernova remnant located in the constellation Gemini. Here are some key details about it:
→Distance: Approximately 5,000 light-years from Earth.
→Shape: The nebula gets its name from its jellyfish-like appearance, with tentacle-like filaments extending outward.
→Supernova Remnant: It's the remains of a supernova that occurred between 3,000 and 30,000 years ago.
→Neutron Star: The explosion that created the Jellyfish Nebula likely also formed a neutron star, CXOU J061705.3+222127, which is located at the southern edge of the remnant.
→Size: The nebula spans about 50 arcminutes on the sky, which corresponds to a physical size of roughly 70 light-years.
Interaction with Surrounding Clouds: IC 443 is interacting with surrounding molecular clouds, which affects its morphology and makes it one of the most studied supernova remnants.
The Jellyfish Nebula is a beautiful example of the complex and dynamic processes that occur in our galaxy. It's a great target for astrophotography and offers a glimpse into the aftermath of a supernova explosion.
Telescope Celestron EdgeHD 9.25"
Camera ZWO ASI2600MC
Mount Sky-Watcher EQ6 Pro
Accessories Starizona HyperStar 9.25 v4 (HS4-C925)
Filters IDAS Nebula Booster NBZ 52 mm
Location: Matthews, NC
Date: Jan 2023