Nights at Melinda Heights

Name: IC 1805
Alternate Names: SH2-190, Heart Nebula
Constellation: Cassiopeia
Distance: 7,500 Light Years
Magnitude: 7
Size: 60 x 60 Arc Minutes
Type: Emission Nebula
Discovered: Edward Barnard Late 1890’s
Fun Facts: This is a heart shaped object and is very popular on astronomy sites near Valentine Day.

Telescope: Televue NP101
Camera: QSI 683
Mount: Losmandy G11
Exposure: Ha= 8×1200 Seconds