The Fetus Nebula - NGC 7008
Taken by Thomas Wildoner on November 23, 2026 @
Weatherly, PA, USA
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Date Taken: 2025:12:21 13:15:13
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NGC 7008 is a planetary nebula located in the constellation Cygnus, about 2,800 light-years from Earth. It is commonly known as the Fetus Nebula because of its unusual, rounded shape with protruding lobes. The nebula was formed when a Sun-like star near the end of its life expelled its outer layers into space, leaving behind a hot central star that illuminates the surrounding gas. NGC 7008 shows a complex structure with knots and filaments, suggesting interactions with the surrounding interstellar medium.
Observation data: J2000 epoch
Right ascension: 21h 00m 32.503s
Declination: +54° 32′ 36.18″
Distance: 2,800 ly
Apparent magnitude (V): 12.0
Apparent dimensions (V): 1.4'x1.1'
Constellation: Cygnus
Tech Specs: Meade 12” LX-90 SCT Telescope, Antares Focal Reducer, ZWO ASI2600MC camera running at -10F, 81 x 60 seconds, Celestron CGX-L pier mounted, ZWO EAF and ASIAir Pro, processed in DSS and PixInsight. Image Date: November 23, 2025. Location: The Dark Side Observatory (W59), Weatherly, PA, USA (Bortle Class 4).
Photographer's website:
https://thedarksideobservatory.com
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