Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27)
The Dumbbell Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 1,360 light-years away in the northern constellation Vulpecula (the Fox). With an apparent magnitude of 7.4,… Read More »Dumbbell Nebula (Messier 27)
Messier 57
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)
Southern Ring Nebula
The Southern Ring Nebula (Eight-Burst Nebula, NGC 3132) is a planetary nebula about 2,000 light-years away in the southern constellation Vela. With an apparent magnitude… Read More »Southern Ring Nebula
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God
The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is a bright, large planetary nebula located 650 light years from Earth in the constellation Aquarius. It is one of… Read More »Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God
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
The Night Sky: August 2020
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Night Sky Highlights: August 2019
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