Ring Nebula (M57)
The Ring Nebula is a bright planetary nebula located approximately 2,567 light-years away in the constellation Lyra. With an apparent magnitude of 8.8, it is… Read More »Ring Nebula (M57)
Lyra
Summer Triangle
The Summer Triangle is an asterism formed by Vega, Altair and Deneb, the brightest stars of the northern constellations Lyra, Aquila and Cygnus. With three… Read More »Summer Triangle
Lyrid Meteor Shower
The Lyrid meteor shower, also known as the April Lyrids, is one of the oldest known meteor showers, with records dating back more than 2,600… Read More »Lyrid Meteor Shower
Highlights of the Night Sky in August
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in August: 9 PM southern sky – Mars and Saturn moving toward the western horizon… Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in August
Vega
Vega, Alpha Lyrae, is the brightest star in Lyra constellation and the fifth brightest star in the sky. It is only fainter than Sirius in… Read More »Vega
Highlights of the April Sky
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in April: 9 PM western sky – Jupiter hanging over the western horizon 9 PM… Read More »Highlights of the April Sky