LDN 1235 – The Shark Nebula
LDN 1235, also known as the Shark Nebula, in the constellation Cepheus. 🌌 Overview Name: Shark Nebula Catalog: LDN 1235 (Lynds’ Dark Nebula 1235) Constellation: Cepheus Distance from Earth: ~650 light-years Apparent Size: ~2.5° wide Type: Dark nebula + Integrated Flux Nebula (IFN) 🦈 What is the Shark Nebula? The Shark Nebula is a large, faint dark nebula made visible by its silhouette against the rich background of stars. Its name comes from the resemblance to the profile of a swimming shark, with a bright star forming the “eye.” ...