Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, spring is the best time of the year to see the Big… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
Hourglass Nebula (MyCn 18)
The Hourglass Nebula (ESO 97-1, MyCn 18) is a planetary nebula located approximately 8,000 light-years away in the constellation Musca (the Fly). Also known as… Read More »Hourglass Nebula (MyCn 18)
Sombrero Galaxy – Messier 104
The Sombrero Galaxy (Messier 104) is a bright peculiar galaxy located approximately 31.1 million light-years away in the constellation Virgo. It has the designation NGC… Read More »Sombrero Galaxy – Messier 104
Southern Crab Nebula (Hen 2-104)
The Southern Crab Nebula is a symbiotic nebula located approximately 10,700 light-years away in the southern constellation Centaurus (the Centaur). With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Southern Crab Nebula (Hen 2-104)
Umbrella Galaxy (NGC 4651)
The Umbrella Galaxy is a spiral galaxy located 72 million light years away in the northern constellation of Coma Berenices (Berenice’s Hair). It has an… Read More »Umbrella Galaxy (NGC 4651)
Pearl Cluster (NGC 3766)
The Pearl Cluster is a bright open cluster located 5,500 light-years away in the southern constellation of Centaurus (the Centaur). With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Pearl Cluster (NGC 3766)
Hockey Stick Galaxy (NGC 4656 and NGC 4657)
The Hockey Stick Galaxy is a warped barred spiral galaxy located approximately 30 million light years away in the constellation Canes Venatici (the Hunting Dogs).… Read More »Hockey Stick Galaxy (NGC 4656 and NGC 4657)