NamesCave Nebula, Caldwell 9, Sh2-155
TypeReflection nebula
ConstellationCepheus
RA22h 13m 27.0s
Dec+70° 15′ 18″

Sh 2-155 is a diffuse nebula in the constellation Cepheus, within a larger nebula complex containing emission, reflection, and dark nebulosity. It is widely known as the Cave Nebula, though that name was applied earlier to Ced 201, a different nebula in Cepheus.1

Cave Nebula

Photo Details

TelescopeSeestar S30 Pro (160 mm f/5.3)
Dates2026-10-17
Integration time5h 55m
FiltersLP (Hα/OIII)
ProcessingLP filter, processed with dbxtract to Ha/Oiii - result in Foraxx palette

Footnotes

  1. Wikipedia - Sh 2-155 ↩