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
Galactic Ghoul (DR 6)
DR 6 is a star forming nebula located approximately 3,900 light years away in the northern constellation of Cygnus (the Swan). Nicknamed the Galactic Ghoul,… Read More »Galactic Ghoul (DR 6)
Question Mark Nebula (NGC 7822)
The Question Mark Nebula is a young star forming nebula located approximately 2,900 light years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. It is listed as… Read More »Question Mark Nebula (NGC 7822)
Medulla Nebula (CTB 1)
The Medulla Nebula (CTB 1) is a large supernova remnant located in the constellation Cassiopeia. The expanding gas shell is associated with the Cannonball Pulsar… Read More »Medulla Nebula (CTB 1)
Flying Ghost Galaxy (NGC 520)
The Flying Ghost Galaxy (NGC 520) is a pair of colliding galaxies located in the constellation Pisces. The interacting duo has an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Flying Ghost Galaxy (NGC 520)
Little Rosette Nebula (Sh2-170)
The Little Rosette Nebula (Sh2-170) is an emission nebula located approximately 7,500 light years away in the constellation Cassiopeia. It lies in the Perseus Arm… Read More »Little Rosette Nebula (Sh2-170)
Shrimp Nebula (Sh2-188)
The Shrimp Nebula is a planetary nebula located more than 2,000 light years away in the northern constellation Cassiopeia. It is catalogued as Sharpless 188… Read More »Shrimp Nebula (Sh2-188)