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 Cassiopeia’s W,… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
Cheshire Cat Galaxy Group
The Cheshire Cat galaxy group (CSWA-2, SDSS J103842.59+484917.7) is a grouping of galaxies located approximately 4.6 billion light-years away in the northern constellation of Ursa… Read More »Cheshire Cat Galaxy Group
Comet Galaxy
The Comet Galaxy is a spiral galaxy located approximately 3.3 billion light-years away in the southern constellation Sculptor. It is a member of the galaxy… Read More »Comet Galaxy
Robert’s Quartet
Robert’s Quartet is a compact group of four galaxies located in the southern constellation Phoenix. The galaxies – NGC 87, NGC 88, NGC 89, and… Read More »Robert’s Quartet
Polarissima Cluster (NGC 188)
The Polarissima Cluster is an open star cluster located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. The cluster lies less than 5 degrees from… Read More »Polarissima Cluster (NGC 188)
Sailboat Cluster (NGC 225)
The Sailboat Cluster is a bright, young open star cluster located approximately 2,200 light-years away in the northern constellation of Cassiopeia. It is listed as… Read More »Sailboat Cluster (NGC 225)
Sculptor Pinwheel Galaxy (NGC 300)
The Sculptor Pinwheel Galaxy is a bright spiral galaxy located approximately 6.07 million light-years away in the southern constellation Sculptor. With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Sculptor Pinwheel Galaxy (NGC 300)
Rose Galaxy (Arp 273)
The Rose Galaxy is a pair of interacting spiral galaxies located approximately 300 million light years away in the constellation Andromeda. The interacting duo –… Read More »Rose Galaxy (Arp 273)