Credits: NASA / JPL - Caltech / Harvard-Smithsonian

IC1848, also known as the Soul Nebula, is a star forming region.
It houses several open clusters of stars and huge evacuated bubbles formed by the winds of young massive stars.

Facts about IC1848 by Keith Turnecliff

It spans about 100 light years and is located about 6,500 light years away.
It is circumpolar so visible to northern observers throughout the year

This star chart represents a view from Long Itchington for early December at 10pm.
Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.