Vaonis Vespera - Gemini, Auriga

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On my Vespera constellation pages I present objects that are located in the corresponding constellations. This page shows DSO in the constellations Gemini and Auriga (plus NGC 2419 in Lynx).

Note: As I sold my Vespera in June 2024, no more new photos will be added.

Constellation pages: Orion, Taurus, Monoceros, Eridanus - Gemini, Auriga - Cassiopeia - Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula, Sagitta - Andromeda, Triangulum, Perseus - Cepheus - Leo, Cancer - Virgo, Coma Berenices

Introduction

On my Vespera constellation pages I present objects that are located in the corresponding constellations. These pages are intended to help you see neighboring DSOs in context. In the case of several constellations, these lie next to each other so that the photos cover a coherent area of the sky.

This page shows DSO in the constellations Gemini and Auriga. This region is located above (north of) Orion and Taurus. Auriga also contains the emission nebulae IC 417 and NGC 1931, which can be observed together with M 36 and IC 410 in a Vespera mosaic.In addition, I include the Intergalactic Wanderer NGC 2419 in Lynx. More photos can be found on the DSO detail pages (click the corresponding link).

Note: Where possible, I selected photos on which several objects can be seen at the same time.

Overview of the sky region (Image Courtesy of SkySafari Astronomy, www.simulationcurriculum.com)

DSO in Gemini

IC 443 (Jellyfish Nebula)


IC 443, Mar 11, 2024 - original, 3010s, Dual Band Filter		IC 443, Mar 11, 2024 - large, photo left processed

IC 443, Mar 11, 2024 - original, 3480s, mosaic, Dual Band Filter		IC 443, Mar 11, 2024 - large, photo left processed (PSE, DN)

M 35 with NGC 2158 and IC 2156/57


M 35 with NGC 2158, IC 2156, and IC 2157, Feb 8, 2023 - original, 1700s		Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net (photo left, unprocessed)

M 35 with NGC 2158, IC 2156 and IC 2157, Mar 28, 2024 - original, mosaic, 1750s		M 35 with NGC 2158, IC 2156 and IC 2157, 28.3.2024 - large, photo left processed

Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net (photo above, unprocessed)

NGC 2392 (Eskimo Nebula)


NGC 2392, Mar 25, 2024 - original, 610s		NGC 2392, Mar 25, 2024 - large, photo left processed

DSO in Auriga

IC 405 (Flaming Star Nebula), IC 410 (Tadpole Nebula)


IC 405 - Feb 8, 2023, original, 1820s		IC 405 - Feb 8, 2023, large, photo left processed (PSE, DN)

IC 410 & M 36, Feb 29, 2024 - original, 6830s, mosaic, CLS Filter		IC 410 (right) & M 36, Mar 29, 2024 - large, processed (PSE, DN)

		Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net

IC 405 & IC 410, April 9, 2023 - original, 3h, mosaic, Dual Band Filter		IC 405 & IC 410, April 9, 2023 - large, photo left processed (PSE, DN)

IC 405 & IC 410, April 14, 2023 - original, 1.5/2.5h, mosaic, CLS Filter		IC 405 & IC 410, April 14, 2023 - large, photo left processed (PSE, DN)

M 36, IC 410, IC 417, NGC 1931


IC 410 & M 36, Feb 29, 2024 - original, 6830s, mosaic, CLS Filter		IC 410 & M 36, Feb 29, 2024 - large, processed (PSE, DN)

		Evaluation with nova.astrometry.net

M 36/37/38 (Auriga), M 35 (Gemini)


M 36, Feb 13, 2023 - original, 680s		M 37, Feb 13, 2023 - original, 670s

M 38, Feb 13, 2023 - original, 600s		M 35 with NGC 2158, IC 2156, and IC 2157, Feb 8, 2023 - original, 1700s

The open star cluster M 35 in the constellation Gemini is not far away from the three Auriga open star clusters M 36, M 37 and M 38.

DSO in Lynx

NGC 2419 (Intergalactic Wanderer)


NGC 2419, Mar 25, 2024 - original, 1190s		NGC 2419, Mar 25, 2024 - large, photo left processed

The Intergalactic Wanderer NGC 2419 is located north of the constellation of Gemini (Castor/Pollux edge; see map on top of page).