GECKO NEBULA ✨ - a dark and reflection nebula embedded within a larger emission complex. LBN 437 is a dense cloud of dust and gas that blocks and scatters background starlight, creating the distinctive gecko-like silhouette seen against the surrounding glow. This object lies within the broader Sh2-126 region, where ionized hydrogen emits faint red light under the influence of nearby hot stars, providing a luminous backdrop to the darker structure. The contrast between emission, reflection, and o

ROTTEN FISH NEBULA — Officially known as LDN 1235, this dark nebula lies about 650 light-years away in Cepheus. The “fish” shape is formed by dense molecular clouds that block starlight, while faint blue and red hues arise from reflected starlight and ionized hydrogen. Within its dusty filaments, new stars may still be forming, hidden from view by thick interstellar material. The surrounding glow comes from nearby stars illuminating the edges of the dark cloud complex, revealing the delicate bal