Cave Nebula
Nebula in Cepheus · 2400 light-years
🔭 Explore Cave Nebula in the 3D map →View Cave Nebula images →| Type | Nebula |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Cepheus |
| Object distance | 2400 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | 7.7 |
| Apparent size | 50′ (arc-minutes) |
| Also known as | C9 · Sh2-155 |
Caldwell 9, the Cave Nebula (Sharpless 2-155), is a dim but photogenic region of glowing hydrogen and dark dust in Cepheus, roughly 2,400 light-years away. Young, hot stars are carving a cavity into the surrounding cloud, and long-exposure images reveal a curved rim that gives the nebula its name. It is a challenging visual target but a favourite of astrophotographers. It appears as number 9 in Sir Patrick Moore's Caldwell catalogue.
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