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Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380)

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description Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) Overview

The Wizard Nebula, officially designated as NGC 7380, is an emission nebula and young open star cluster located in the northern constellation Cepheus. The star-forming H II region is actively shaping the surrounding interstellar gas and dust with stellar winds. Its popular name derives from a pareidolic wizard silhouette that becomes distinctly apparent when the nebula is imaged using narrowband hydrogen-alpha filters.

help Wizard Nebula (NGC 7380) FAQ

What is the official designation of the Wizard Nebula?

The Wizard Nebula is officially designated NGC 7380. It lies in the northern constellation Cepheus.

Is the Wizard Nebula only a cloud of gas?

No, NGC 7380 includes an emission nebula and a young open star cluster. The hot young stars help illuminate and shape the surrounding gas and dust.

How are the stars in the Wizard Nebula changing their surroundings?

Stellar winds from the young cluster push into the surrounding interstellar gas and dust. This interaction helps sculpt the H II region around NGC 7380.

Why is it called the Wizard Nebula?

The popular name comes from the nebula's shape, which can resemble a wizard in some images. Its formal astronomical designation is NGC 7380, and the object is located in Cepheus.

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