Distance From Earth - 650 Light Years
Diameter - 15 Light Years
The Dark Shark is made up of a high concentration of dust and molecular gas that absorb almost all the visible light from background stars.
Size Guide:
8×12" — Fits a standard frame. Great for a desk, shelf, or smaller wall space.
12×18" — A strong statement for a bedroom, office, or hallway.
24×36" — Gallery scale. Built to be the focal point of a room. Approximately the size of a standard movie poster.
Paper & Finish:
Aluminum Dibond — A rigid metal panel with a completely glare-free surface that makes it at home in any lighting. No frame required — the print mounts flush to the wall on a hidden float mount, giving the image a clean, gallery-ready presence from edge to edge.
Glossy — Rich, vivid color with a reflective surface. Best in rooms with controlled lighting.
Matte — Soft, gallery-style finish that eliminates glare. Works beautifully in bright rooms or under direct light.
LDN 1235 - Dark Shark Nebula
Captured over 6.5 hours, revealing cold, dense clouds of interstellar gas and dust.
Distance From Earth - 650 Light Years
Diameter - 15 Light Years
Total Exposure Time - 6.5 Hours
LDN 1235, Dark Shark Nebula, is a dark nebula located in the constellation Cepheus. It is composed of cold, dense clouds of interstellar gas and dust. Unlike glowing emission nebulae, LDN 1235 does not shine on its own. Instead, it appears as a dark silhouette, blocking existing light from the stars behind it. Its shape is carved by stellar winds and radiation from nearby stars. Within its dense cores, gravity is slowly pulling material together, making it a good candidate for future star formation.
This image was taken during a solo camping trip at Cherry Springs State Park. Dark nebulae are very difficult to image in areas with light pollution, so pristine dark skies are essential.
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