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Wizard Nebula

01 Nov 2026

SH 2-142, the Wizard Nebula

SH 2-142, the Wizard Nebula in Cepheus

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With a pointy hat of gas and dust, and a star-encrusted cloak, the Wizard Nebula (SH 2-142) is a bright HII region in Cepheus. The centre of the nebula is illuminated by open cluster NGC 7380. The Wizard Nebula was discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1787.

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