Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, autumn is the best time of the year to see the Northern… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
Methuselah Nebula (MWP 1)
The Methuselah Nebula (MWP 1) is a large, very old bipolar planetary nebula located approximately 4,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Cygnus (the Swan).… Read More »Methuselah Nebula (MWP 1)
Cheeseburger Nebula (NGC 7026)
The Cheeseburger Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the northern constellation of Cygnus. It has an apparent size of 0.590… Read More »Cheeseburger Nebula (NGC 7026)
Flying Bat and Giant Squid Nebulae
The Flying Bat Nebula (Sh2-129) is a large H II region located approximately 2,300 light years away in the northern constellation Cepheus (the King). The… Read More »Flying Bat and Giant Squid Nebulae
Shark Nebula (LDN 1235)
The Shark Nebula (or Dark Shark nebula) is a star-forming nebula located approximately 650 light years away in the northern constellation Cepheus (the King). The… Read More »Shark Nebula (LDN 1235)
Chinese Dragon Nebula (NGC 6559)
The Chinese Dragon Nebula is a star-forming region located approximately 5,000 light years away in the constellation Sagittarius (the Archer). It is part of the… Read More »Chinese Dragon Nebula (NGC 6559)
Hercules A (3C 348)
Hercules A is a bright radio source located over 2 billion light-years away in the constellation Hercules. The source corresponds to the supergiant elliptical galaxy… Read More »Hercules A (3C 348)