"Amateur Astrophotographer Uncovers Mysterious Celestial Creature in Scorpio's Tail"

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An amateur astrophotographer named Steeve Body has discovered a new nebula called the Phantom Stinger Nebula in the Scorpio constellation's tail. The nebula, which emits oxygen, was found in a well-studied area of the sky, highlighting the potential for amateurs to make significant discoveries. Body and his team, New Horizons, use narrow filters to capture specific wavelengths of light and have been exploring for oxygen-rich nebulae. The Phantom Stinger Nebula's origin and distance are still unknown, but it appears to be associated with a young hot star. The discovery highlights the need for a catalog to track such findings.
Topics:science#amateur-astronomer#astrophotography#nebula#oxygen-emission#phantom-stinger-nebula#space-and-astronomy
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