AAPOD2 Image Archives
NGC 7094 and the Rarely Imaged “Shenron Nebula” [O III]
At the center of this richly detailed wide-field view lies NGC 7094, a faint planetary nebula in the constellation Pegasus, showcasing its delicate blue-green glow from doubly ionized oxygen ([O III]). Surrounding it is an intricate tapestry of dusty interstellar cirrus, laced with faint red hydrogen emission. Cutting dramatically across the frame, the shimmering cyan ribbon known as the “Shenron Nebula” [O III] Arc reveals a rarely imaged ionization front, its ethereal form resembling a mythical dragon winding through the cosmic clouds. This combination of a planetary nebula and expansive, unrelated foreground structures creates a striking juxtaposition of astrophysical phenomena within the same celestial canvas.