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Ced 214

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Ced 214, also designated as Cederblad 214, is an emission nebula situated in the northern constellation of Cepheus. It forms a crucial part of the larger NGC 7822 star-forming complex, an area rich in interstellar gas and dust. The nebula is physically associated with the young, embedded star cluster Berkeley 59, whose intense ultraviolet radiation illuminates the surrounding hydrogen clouds. This HII region is a frequent target for astrophotographers and researchers studying early stellar evolution and cluster formation.

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What is Ced 214?

Ced 214, also called Cederblad 214, is an emission nebula in the constellation Cepheus. It forms part of the larger NGC 7822 star-forming complex, where gas and dust are being shaped by young stars.

Is Ced 214 part of NGC 7822?

Yes. Ced 214 is physically associated with the NGC 7822 star-forming region, a larger complex of glowing hydrogen, dust, and young stellar objects in northern Cepheus.

Why does Ced 214 glow?

Its gas glows after ultraviolet radiation from nearby hot young stars ionizes the nebula. This is why Ced 214 is classified as an emission nebula rather than a reflection nebula.

Where can Ced 214 be found in the sky?

Ced 214 lies in Cepheus, a constellation near the North Celestial Pole for northern observers. It is part of a broad star-forming area that also includes the better-known NGC 7822 complex.

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