The Soul Nebula

Soul Nebula

Location in Sky

soul nebula

Acquisition: AT115EDT. October, 2023.

Quick Facts

  • Catalog: IC1848.
  • Discovered: November 3rd 1787, William Herschel.
  • Distance from Earth: 6,500 light-years.
  • Diameter: 100 light-years.
  • Magnitude: 6.5
  • Best Visible: Early - Late Fall.

    • Description

    The Soul Nebula, or IC1848 is a star forming region roughly 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. The Redness of this nebula is from the ionization of its Hydrogen gas. Located right next to the Heart Nebula, the Soul Nebula has a diameter of 100 light-years. For comparison, the Milky Way has a diameter of 100,000 light-years, while Andromeda has a diameter of 220,000 light-years. If you wanted to walk to the Soul Nebula with an average speed of 4mph, it would only take you 1,257,406,179,375 years to reach your destination.