Heart and Soul Nebulae in Cassiopeia

This wide-field image showcases the Heart Nebula (IC 1805), Soul Nebula (IC 1848), and the Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795), located approximately 7,000 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. These bright emission nebulae are active star-forming regions where massive young stars carve and illuminate surrounding hydrogen gas. At the center of the Heart Nebula lies the open cluster Melotte 15, whose energetic young stars shape the nebula through intense stellar winds and radiation.

Lens: Samyang 135mm
Camera: ZWO ASI294MC Pro (cooled)
Mount: iOptron HAE43
Filter: Optolong L-eNhance
Guide Scope: Svbony Mini Guider 30mm + ZWO ASI120MM

Post-processing: PixInsight & Photoshop