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Astrophotographer Captures Stunning Medulla Nebula 9,132 Light-Years Away

10/25/2025

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David Joyce, an astrophotographer from Kentucky, captured CTB 1, the Medulla Nebula, 9,132 light-years away in Cassiopeia.
The nebula formed from a supernova explosion about 10,000 years ago.
Joyce spent over 50 hours photographing the faint nebula from his suburban backyard using an 8-inch telescope.
He acquired a new camera that allowed him to frame the large nebula properly.
The image showcases the ancient light from this cosmic phenomenon.

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David Joyce, an astrophotographer from Kentucky, captured CTB 1, the Medulla Nebula, 9,132 light-years away in Cassiopeia.
The nebula formed from a supernova explosion about 10,000 years ago.
Joyce spent over 50 hours photographing the faint nebula from his suburban backyard using an 8-inch telescope.
He acquired a new camera that allowed him to frame the large nebula properly.
The image showcases the ancient light from this cosmic phenomenon.