Hot gas in Cygnus

Hot Gas in Cygnus

The LBN 182 nebula in Cygnus is affected by the strong wind of the Wolf-Rayet star WR 134, causing a bubble to form within the nebula. This bubble is visible as a bright blue color in the upper left part of the nebula.

Observation Details

The LBN 182 nebula is approximately 6,000 light-years away. The WR 134 star is a Wolf-Rayet star located within this nebula. The observation was made from Campo Cecina in Italy.

Scientific Significance

The LBN 182 nebula and WR 134 star in Cygnus are an important example for understanding the interaction between stars and nebulae. This observation can help understand the life cycle of stars and the formation of nebulae.