North of the M8 - M20 region, there is a dense cloud of stars easily visible with the naked eye. This cloud has been catalogued as M24 but it does not represent an actual physical association. The area Is rich in very hot and massive O star, which can be seen as the brightest stars down below. The shape of the cloud is due to several surrounding dark nebulae: two of them are extremely opaque and have been catalogued as B92 and 93 by Barnard. Roll over with the mouse to display the annotated overlay. Megrez 80, TV flattener, 384 mm. Canon 350D, 36x4' subs. North is left.
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IC 1284 and VdB 119 and 118
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B02 - B93
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Copyright © 2008 by Gimmi Ratto. (December 12, 2008)
