Jellyfish Nebula (IC 433)

IC 433, also known as the Jellyfish Nebula, is a supernova remnant. That alone already intrigued me. It’s not a classic emission nebula, but the remains of a star explosion.

What is the Jellyfish Nebula?

The Jellyfish Nebula (IC 433) is the remnant of a supernova explosion that occurred about 30,000 years ago. It lies in the constellation Gemini and shows delicate, jellyfish-like gas structures that were ejected into space during the massive star explosion.

My Image

Jellyfish Nebula (IC 433) – captured with the Seestar S30 Pro

Why This Target Is Special

Unlike most other nebulae I photograph, this one is a true supernova remnant. The structures are delicate and chaotic — that’s exactly what makes it so interesting.

Personal Conclusion

IC 433 was one of the targets where I learned the most about how important patience and clean processing are. It’s not an easy object — but that’s exactly why I enjoyed it so much.