NGC 7822 is a stunning star-forming region located in the constellation Cepheus, around 3,000 light-years away from Earth. It features a vast cloud of gas and dust, illuminated by young, hot stars forming within. The region is known for its bright nebulae, dark pillars of gas, and clusters of young stars.
At the heart of NGC 7822 is a group of massive stars called O-type stars. These stars are extremely hot and emit intense ultraviolet radiation, which ionizes the surrounding gas, making it glow brightly. This radiation also shapes the gas clouds into dense pillars and filaments, while triggering new star formation within them.
The region is a good example of a stellar nursery, where new stars are born from the gravitational collapse of dense pockets of gas. As these stars form, their radiation influences the surrounding environment, creating beautiful, intricate structures. NGC 7822 is also a key site for studying how stars and planets form from cosmic material.
NGC 7822’s features are commonly captured in images from telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope, revealing its colorful beauty. These images help astronomers study the life cycles of stars and the forces that shape the universe.
Exploring regions like NGC 7822 helps scientists better understand how star formation works, the origins of our solar system, and the future of other star-forming regions across the galaxy.
Capture Details:
Telescope: William Optics Z73
Reducer/Flattener: William Optics Flat6aiii Celestron .63x Reducer/Flattener
Filter: Optolong L-Pro Optolong L-Extreme
Camera: ZWO ASI183MC Pro
Mount: Skywatcher EQM-35 Pro
Total Captured: 348x180s Optolong L-Extreme 60x60s Optolong L-Pro
Total Time: 19 Hours 18 Minutes
Capture Software: N.I.N.A.
Guiding: PHD2, ZWO asi120mm mini
Processed in: PixInsight
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