[2] The region is surrounded by a dust shell,[4] and displays several infrared point sources that are a characteristics of young stellar objects.

[9] From the perspective of the Earth, IC 59 is positioned in front of γ Cas, and the closest tip to the star is located at a separation of 13.5 ly (4.15 pc).

[6] Although the tip of the nebula has been considered the closest point to γ Cas, the western concave face is where the most intense UV radiation is being received.

[9] From the perspective of the Earth, IC 63 is positioned behind γ Cas, and the closest tip to the star is located at a separation of 7.5 ly (2.3 pc).

The entire structure seems to be moving apart and it is likely that this nebula will completely disperse within a half million years.