IC 1359 and the HB3 Supernova Remnant

2025
Written By Charles Lillo
Wide field astrophotograph showing the bright red hydrogen emission of IC 1359 near the Heart Nebula, with faint loops and arcs of the HB3 supernova remnant wrapping around the edge of the frame.

Image Title: IC 1359 & SNR 132.7+.01.3

Copyright: Josh Jones

Date image was taken: October 17, 2025

Location: Pendleton, Oregon, USA

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: Taken from my backyard observatory with a Sharpstar 15028hnt Newtonian and a 6200mm camera is the Heart nebula with the supernova remnant that sits off the side of IC 1359. SNR 132.7+1.3 is often known as HB3.

Name: Josh Jones

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