IC 1805 – The Heart Nebula
A close-up of the central region of IC 1805, also known as the Heart Nebula. 💗 Overview Name: Heart Nebula Catalog: IC 1805 (Sharpless 2-190) Constellation: Cassiopeia Distance from Earth: ~7,500 light-years Apparent Size: ~60 arcminutes (1° across) Type: Emission Nebula (H II region) ✨ What We See This image captures the central part of the Heart Nebula, rich in glowing hydrogen gas and embedded star clusters. The structure is carved by stellar winds and radiation from: ...