Chris Willocks: The Heart & Soul Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Heart & Soul Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Heart & Soul Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Heart & Soul Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Heart & Soul Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Heart & Soul Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Heart & Soul Nebulae Poster
Chris Willocks: The Heart & Soul Nebulae Poster

Chris Willocks: The Heart & Soul Nebulae Poster

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    Chris is an English astrophotographer whose cosmic passion began at an early age. At about 13, he bought his first telescope, sparking a lifelong obsession with astrophotography. He earned a degree in Astrophysics from Keele University, frequently spending nights in the university observatory. When weather permits, he captures images from his home observatory in rural Shropshire and uses remote telescopes in places like Chile and Australia.

    Chris has received numerous accolades, including NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD), Amateur Astronomy Picture of the Day (AAPOD), and several Astrobin Top Picks. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS). Outside astronomy, Chris is passionate about golf and aviation, working day-to-day as a cargo pilot. He also enjoys electronic music and runs a small business producing modular synthesizers.

    Chris Willocks: The Heart & Soul Nebulae - A Cosmic Love Story

    Transform your living space with Chris Willocks' awe-inspiring capture of the Heart & Soul Nebulae. This breathtaking image offers a window to the cosmos, perfect for astronomy enthusiasts, art collectors, and anyone who marvels at the beauty of the night sky.

    A Stellar Spectacle 7,500 Light-Years from Earth

    The breathtaking Heart Nebula (IC 1805) and Soul Nebula (IC 1848) are two massive star-forming regions located in the Perseus arm of our Milky Way galaxy, approximately 7,500 light-years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. 

    The Heart Nebula, named for its striking resemblance to a human heart, is an emission nebula that glows brightly due to the ionization of hydrogen gas by the young, hot stars at its center.

    This region is home to the open star cluster Melotte 15, composed of massive stars that are only a few million years old. These stars produce strong stellar winds that sculpt the surrounding gas into fascinating shapes, creating the intricate structure seen within the nebula.

    Seen above the Heart Nebula is the Soul Nebula, another vast region of star formation. Like its neighbor, it is filled with young, energetic stars that are actively illuminating and shaping the gas clouds around them. Both nebulae are part of the same giant molecular cloud complex.

    This narrowband image provides a clear and vibrant view of these nebulae, showcasing their intricate structures, glowing hydrogen gas, and dark dust lanes.

    Image details:

    • Location: IC Astronomy Observatory, Spain.
    • Date: Image data collected from 17th August 2022 to 4th May 2023.
    • Optics: Takahashi FSQ-106EDX4
    • Mount: Paramount MX+
    • Camera: FLI PL16083 CCD
    • Filters: Astrodon SHO
    • Exposure: SHO = 6h : 6h : 6h (18h total).
    • Processing: PixInsight & Adobe Photoshop

    Get your piece of Cosmos

    By bringing home this stunning capture of the Heart & Soul Nebulae, you're not just buying art – you're joining a community of stargazers, dreamers, and explorers. Share your love for the cosmos and inspire others to look up and wonder.

    Don't miss your chance to own this awe-inspiring slice of the universe. Add Chris Willocks' Heart & Soul Nebulae to your collection today and let the beauty of Cosmos transform your Space!

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