Episode 38 of Star Hopping – published June 23rd, 2016
In episode SH038 of Star Hopping with Kissimmee Park Observatory, we’ll look at the Cepheus region, and show you how to find three challenge objects – IC 5146, the Cocoon Nebula, NGC 7023 – the mysterious Iris Nebula, and the very active Fireworks Galaxy, NGC 6946.
Constellation:
Cepheus
Deep Sky Objects covered:
IC 5146 – nebula – Cocoon Nebula
NGC 7023 – nebula – Iris Nebula
NGC 6946 – open cluster – Fireworks Galaxy