NGC 7822 - Cederblad 214 (Oleksiy Govorun)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Cepheus (Cep) · Contains: HD224826 · HD224918 · HD225009 · HD225010 · HD225136 · HD225216 · HD225271 · HD404 · LBN 580 · LBN 581 · LBN 582 · LBN 583 · LBN 584 · LBN 586 · LBN 588 · LDN 1266 · LDN 1267 · LDN 1268 · LDN 1269 · LDN 1270 · LDN 1271 · LDN 1275 · NGC 7822 · Sh2-171

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NGC 7822 - Cederblad 214

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NGC 7822 - Cederblad 214

NGC 7822 is a captivating star-forming region located approximately 3,000 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. This emission nebula is known for its glowing gas, dark dust lanes, and clusters of young massive stars that are still forming. The region is dominated by towering pillars of gas and dust, similar to those seen in other famous nebulae, such as the Pillars of Creation in the Eagle Nebula. These structures are shaped by the intense radiation and stellar winds of young hot stars, which cause the surrounding gas to glow and eventually blow away the remnants of their birth clouds. The intricate structures and glowing regions of NGC 7822 suggest a dynamic and colorful palette. The nebula displays a mixture of bright red hues from hydrogen-alpha emissions, deep blues, and dark shadowy areas where dust obscures the light.

One of the defining features of NGC 7822 is active star formation, fueled by the ionizing radiation from massive stars, primarily O-type stars located at the center of the nebula. These powerful stars emit ultraviolet light, which ionizes the surrounding Ha.Thanks to the interplay of light and shadow, imaging NGC 7822 offers an opportunity to capture a stunning demonstration of cosmic forces at work and provides a fascinating view into the chaotic and beautiful process of star formation.

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RA (center)	00h03m55s.10
RA (top/left)	00h17m17s.55
RA (top/right)	23h45m11s.76
RA (bottom/right)	23h52m00s.41
RA (bottom/left)	00h21m46s.34

Dec (center)	+67°07′20″.5
Dec (top/left)	+68°30′08″.7
Dec (top/right)	+67°37′52″.3
Dec (bottom/right)	+65°40′48″.4
Dec (bottom/left)	+66°28′55″.10

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