Simeis 57, the Propeller Nebula

    Click on the image for a full resolution version See this image also on Instagram   Simeis 57 has several boring catalog names, but it is popularly known as the Propeller Nebula. It is a small part of the huge Cygnus nebular complex, but it has a recognizable shape. Located about 5,500 ly … Continue reading Simeis 57, the Propeller Nebula