Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, early spring is the best time of the year to see Ursa… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
Big Dipper
The Big Dipper is an asterism formed by seven bright stars in the northern circumpolar constellation Ursa Major, the Great Bear. It is one of… Read More »Big Dipper
Southern Pinwheel Galaxy – Messier 83
The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (Messier 83) is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 14.7 million light-years away in the constellation Hydra. With an apparent magnitude… Read More »Southern Pinwheel Galaxy – Messier 83
Pinwheel Galaxy – Messier 101
The Pinwheel Galaxy is an intermediate spiral galaxy located 20.9 million light years away in the constellation Ursa Major. With an apparent magnitude of 7.9… Read More »Pinwheel Galaxy – Messier 101
Diamond Ring Nebula (Abell 33)
The Diamond Ring Nebula (Abell 33, A33) is a planetary nebula located approximately 2,700 light-years away in the constellation Hydra. The circular nebula lies behind… Read More »Diamond Ring Nebula (Abell 33)
Running Chicken Nebula (IC 2944)
The Running Chicken Nebula (Lambda Centauri Nebula) is an emission nebula with an open cluster located approximately 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Centaurus. With… Read More »Running Chicken Nebula (IC 2944)
Owl Nebula – Messier 97
The Owl Nebula, Messier 97 (M97), is a famous planetary nebula located at an approximate distance of 2,030 light-years in the northern constellation Ursa Major… Read More »Owl Nebula – Messier 97