IC 1848 - Soul Nebula - 23.3 Hrs
from $75.00

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:

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.

IC 1848 - The Soul Nebula


Captured over 23.3 hours, revealing faint, turbulent structures deep within the Soul Nebula.

Distance From Earth - 6,500-7,500 Light Years
Diameter - 100-150 Light Years
Total Exposure Time - 23.3 Hours

The Soul Nebula is a massive star-forming H II region located in the constellation Cassiopeia. It contains young, massive stars whose intense ultraviolet radiation ionizes the surrounding hydrogen gas, producing strong H-alpha emission that causes the nebula to glow red. In addition to hydrogen emission, the nebula contains emission from ionized sulfur ([S II]) and doubly ionized oxygen ([O III]). Typical electron temperatures in the ionized regions are estimated to be in 8,000–10,000 K range.

My last image of 2025 and possibly my favorite of the year. I was able to pull out tons of really interesting detail in the darker structures.

Printed to order and shipped directly to you. Typical delivery is 7–14 days.