C 2220's origin lies in the expelled cloud of gas and dust emanating from the red giant star HD 65750, nestled within the heart of the nebula. As the expelled material interacts with starlight, it creates a mesmerizing display of bi-conical structures that form the distinctive shape resembling an old English drinking vessel known as a Toby Jug.

Named by three discerning British astronomers, the Toby Jug Nebula stands out among its celestial counterparts for its unique hue. Unlike most reflection nebulae, IC 2220 dons a warm orange color, adding a touch of cosmic elegance to its whimsical appearance.

NGC 1398 is an isolated barred spiral galaxy with an interesting double ring structure and feathery spiral arms positioned further out. It is located 65 million light years from the Earth, in the constellation of Fornax and has an estimated diameter of 135,000 light years, making it around 35 percent larger than the Milky Way. Over 100 billion stars are in the galaxy. Imaged in LRGB on our Officina Stellare RiDK 700 at El Sauce, Obstech, Chile Image Processing: Mike Selby System Control Software: Voyager by Leo Orazi

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