Bernard 150, nestled within the expansive cosmic tapestry, stands as a testament to the dynamic processes shaping our galactic neighborhood. This astronomical structure, intricately detailed in this image, reveals a symphony of interstellar elements at play, including ionized gases, dark dust lanes, and the luminous glow of newborn stars.

The complexity of Bernard 150 extends beyond its visual appearance, as astronomers delve into the scientific intricacies of its formation and evolution. Stellar winds, radiation pressure, and gravitational interactions contribute to the ever-changing dynamics within the nebula, creating a celestial ballet that unfolds over cosmic timescales.

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Barnard 150, also known as the Hippocampus Nebula, is a dark molecular cloud of dust in the constellation Cepheus located about 1,200 light years away.

This molecular cloud is part of our galaxy and it is one of 182 objects cataloged by astronomer Edward E. Barnard.On the right side of the image, we can see part of the squid nebula (OU4) (red signal).

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