Silver Sliver Galaxy (NGC 891)
The Silver Sliver Galaxy is an unbarred spiral galaxy located approximately 27.3 million light-years away in the constellation Andromeda. With an apparent magnitude of 10.8,… Read More »Silver Sliver Galaxy (NGC 891)
Andromeda
Blue Snowball Nebula (NGC 7662)
The Blue Snowball Nebula is a bright planetary nebula located approximately 5,730 light-years away in the constellation Andromeda. With an apparent magnitude of 8.3 and… Read More »Blue Snowball Nebula (NGC 7662)
Great Square of Pegasus
The Great Square of Pegasus is an asterism formed by three bright stars in Pegasus constellation – Markab, Scheat and Algenib – and Alpheratz in… Read More »Great Square of Pegasus
Highlights of the Night Sky in October
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in October: 7:30 PM southwestern sky – Mars and Saturn low above the horizon 3:30… Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in October
Triangulum Galaxy – Messier 33
The Triangulum Galaxy, also known as Messier 33 (M33), is a spiral galaxy in Triangulum constellation. The galaxy’s designation in the New General Catalogue is NGC… Read More »Triangulum Galaxy – Messier 33
Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31, NGC 224)
Andromeda Galaxy (also known as Messier 31, M31, or NGC 224) is a spiral galaxy located in the Andromeda constellation. The galaxy was named after the… Read More »Andromeda Galaxy (Messier 31, NGC 224)