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- 1Bubble Nebula in Cassiopeia Draws Fresh Attention●The Bubble Nebula, also known as NGC 7635, Sharpless 162, or Caldwell 11, is an H II region emission nebula in the const
Space enthusiasts are sharing details about the Bubble Nebula, an emission nebula catalogued as NGC 7635 in the constellation Cassiopeia. Located near the open cluster Messier 52, it gets its distinctive shape from the stellar wind of a massive, hot young central star. The object, also listed as Sharpless 162 or Caldwell 11, is being celebrated as one of the more striking sights in the night sky.