Van den Bergh 152
While this region of space looks calm enough, we view these clouds of dust just before their
ultimate demise. First we are fortunate that a bright star lights up this dusty region of our
galaxy and the tip of one of these clouds. However, shortly (astronomically speaking) a shockwave
from a nearby supernova explosion will rip the clouds apart (and perhaps trigger the formation
of new stars).
This image is oriented with North to the left. The
shockwave of gas (the red arc of nebulosity is part of this) is coming from below. Also note the dim
(background?) planetary nebula with it bluish central star (LBN 538/DeHt 5 and White Dwarf 2218+706).
Click on the above picture to see a larger image of the
Bok Globule B175 (the cloud).
The reflection nebula itself is often designated Cederblad 201.
DATA
Date: Acquired December 2006
Telescopes: Takahashi 180
Camera: Apogee U9
Total Integration Time: LRGB = 3.5 Hours: 2.75 Hours : 2.75 Hours : 2.75 Hours
Minimum Credit Line:
Adam Block and
Tim Puckett.
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