NamesSoul Nebula, IC 1848, Sh2-199
TypeEmission nebula
ConstellationCassiopeia
Distance≈ 7,500 ly
Size150′ × 75′
RA02h 54m 33.6s
Dec+60° 24′ 33″

Westerhout 5 is an emission nebula located in Cassiopeia. Several small open clusters are embedded in the nebula: Collinder 33 and 34 in the head and IC 1848 in the body.1

Soul Nebula

Photo Details

TelescopeSeestar S30 Pro (160 mm f/5.3)
Dates2026-10-06, 2026-10-09
Integration time5h 41m
FiltersLP (Hα/OIII)
ProcessingLP filter, processed with dbxtract to Ha/Oiii - result in Foraxx palette
NotesOIII was extremely faint -

Footnotes

  1. Wikipedia - Westerhout 5 ↩