description IC 1795 (Fish Head Nebula) Overview
IC 1795, commonly called the Fish Head Nebula, is an emission nebula and star-forming region in the constellation Cassiopeia. It lies adjacent to IC 1805, the Heart Nebula, within the larger complex of ionized gas and young stars associated with the Perseus spiral arm. Ultraviolet radiation from hot, young stars excites surrounding hydrogen, making the region especially prominent in hydrogen-alpha astronomical images.
help IC 1795 (Fish Head Nebula) FAQ
Where is IC 1795 located?
IC 1795 is in the constellation Cassiopeia. It lies next to IC 1805, commonly called the Heart Nebula.
What kind of object is IC 1795?
IC 1795 is an emission nebula and star-forming region. Its gas and young stars belong to a larger complex associated with the Perseus spiral arm.
What makes IC 1795 glow?
Ultraviolet radiation from young stars ionizes gas in the surrounding star-forming region. That is why IC 1795 is classified as an emission nebula.
How is IC 1795 related to the Heart Nebula?
IC 1795 and IC 1805 are neighboring parts of a larger complex of ionized gas and young stars. IC 1805 is the Heart Nebula, while IC 1795 is known as the Fish Head Nebula.
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