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Stellar Shot of the Week

SVX152T - Shrimp Nebula

December 15, 2025 - Brian Poole

Brian Poole caught this incredible shot of the Shrimp Nebula (Sh2-188) in Cassiopeia with his SVX152T. This planetary nebula is located approximately 850 light-years away from Earth and has a diameter of about 9 light-years. While most planetary nebulae are symmetrical in shape, this one is not. This is likely due to the incredibly fast rate of speed this object is believed to be moving at; about 300,000 miles per hour. As it passes through layers of interstellar medium, its shape is impacted, making it asymmetrical as a result.

Other Designations: Sh2-188, Shrimp Nebula, Firefox Nebula

Details:

Telescope: SVX152T

Camera: ASI1600MM-C

Mount: 10Micron GM1000 HPS

Focuser/rotator: Feather Touch 3.5"

Subs: 61x120" RGB + 131x300" Ha + 184x300" OIII

Telescope and camera control: NINA

Location: New River, AZ

Processing: PixInsight

*For more details and an in depth look at this image, visit Brian’s AstroBin.

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