NGC 896 is an emission nebula located in the constellation Cassiopeia and is part of a large star forming system of gas and dust. The nebula is located approximately 6,000 light-years from Earth.
The brighter region of the nebula is designated NGC 896 and is the home to many young and large stars. These stars radiate high amounts of ultraviolet light and it is this UV radiation that excites the surrounding gas causing it to shine at a high brightness.
The brighter part of the Fish Head Nebula was discovered by William Herschel in 1787. The entire Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795) was discovered by Edward Emerson Barnard in the late 1890s.

Image Capture Details:

12X900s each SHO. Processed in SHO plus RGB stars.
Telescope - PlaneWave 12.5" CDK
Mount - iOptron CEM120EC2
Camera - ZWO ASI2600MM
RA 02hrs 26' 13"
DEC +62degrees 02' 10"
Position Angle (CCW) - 90 degrees
Location - Calgary Alberta
Date - October 2024
Constellation - Cassiopeia
Distance - 6,000 lightyears

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