NGC 2359 Thor's Helmet

Thor's Helmet Nebula! Officially known as NGC 2359, this striking nebula, located in the constellation Canis Major, stretches its delicate wings about 15,000 light-years away from Earth. The nebula, resembling the Norse god Thor's winged helmet, is powered by a hot, massive Wolf-Rayet star at its center, which is emitting fierce winds shaping the surrounding gas and dust into this splendid display. With its vibrant blues and nebulous wisps, Thor’s Helmet is a reminder that even in the vastness of space, a little whimsy and imagination can bring mythological wonders to life.

Sessions

Total Integration Time:

March 1, 2025 - 103 * 180.0 seconds
Antlia Tri-Band
Feb. 1, 2025 - 79 * 180.0 seconds
Optolong L-eXtreme

Catalogues

New General Catalogue

Targets

NGC2359

Gear

Telescope: Stellarvue SVX102T - Raptor
Camera: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Mount: iOptron CEM40