The Lobster Claw and Bubble Nebulae
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This wide-field image captures the stunning Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) in the constellation Cassiopeia, illuminated by the intense stellar winds of the massive star BD+60°2522. The bubble-shaped emission nebula spans about 7 light-years and glows with vibrant reds and subtle blues from ionized gas, creating a dramatic cosmic scene. Nearby, the intricate filaments of the Lobster Claw Nebula (Sh2-157) weave a delicate pattern of star-forming hydrogen gas, while the open cluster Messier 52 sparkles with young stars, adding depth and contrast to the celestial landscape.

This region beautifully showcases the powerful forces at work in stellar nurseries — where energy from massive stars sculpts gas and dust into breathtaking shapes that tell a story of ongoing star birth and evolution. Capturing this interplay of cosmic elements in one frame is a true astrophotography challenge and a tribute to the artistry of the universe.

Scope: Askar 103APO
Lens: Askar 0.6x Reducer
Camera: ZWO ASI 294MC Pro
Filter: Antlia Tri-Band RGB Ultra
Mount: SkyWatcher AZ-EQ5-GT
Guiding: Svbony SV165 with ZWO ASI 224MC
Controller: ZWO ASIAir Pro

Integration time: 6hrs 30min

Full version and print available at:
https://adfr.io/astro/20250920_sh2-157/

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Good Saturday morning. Woke up later than usual due to me stay up yesterday. Starting out with an observation of the #BubbleNebula. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur

Happy Space Science Saturday! Have you heard of a star trapped within a bubble? Meet NGC 7635, also known as the Bubble Nebula. It is in the Cassiopeia constellation, about 7,100 light-years away from us. Scientists believe this massive star will go supernova in 10-20 million years.
To learn more about the Bubble Nebula check out: https://svs.gsfc.nasa.gov/12247

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Only observation of this morning. #NGC7635 - #BubbleNebula. #nebula #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur

Last observation of the morning, #NGC7635 #BubbleNebula. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur

A view of #NGC7635 #BubbleNebula. #unistellar #odysseypro #space #astronomy #amateur