Astronomers Uncover Three Faint Nebulas in Cassiopeia Constellation

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Published: 2026-10-21
Category: science
Source: NASA Science
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Using 100 hours of observation with a specialized oxygen filter, astronomers have identified three previously unknown faint nebulas, designated Objects 1, 2, and 3, within the Cassiopeia constellation. These "new ghosts" exhibit ionized oxygen, and their precise origins remain an ongoing mystery for researchers. This discovery expands our understanding of cosmic structures.

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