Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, summer is the best time of the year to see the constellations… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
Alcyoneus Galaxy
Alcyoneus is a large radio galaxy located approximately 3.5 billion light-years away in the northern constellation of Lynx. It has an apparent visual magnitude of… Read More »Alcyoneus Galaxy
Jellyfish Galaxy (ESO 137-001)
The Jellyfish Galaxy is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 220 million light-years away in the constellation Triangulum Australe (the Southern Triangle). The unusual galaxy… Read More »Jellyfish Galaxy (ESO 137-001)
Abell 39
Abell 39 is a planetary nebula located approximately 3,800 light-years away in the northern constellation Hercules. It has an integrated apparent visual magnitude of 13.7… Read More »Abell 39
Cosmic Bat Nebula (LDN 43)
The Cosmic Bat Nebula (LDN 43) is a dark nebula located approximately 1,400 light-years away in the constellation Ophiuchus. Stretching about 12 light years across,… Read More »Cosmic Bat Nebula (LDN 43)
Blue Horsehead Nebula (IC 4592)
The Blue Horsehead Nebula is a reflection nebula located approximately 400 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. It has the designation IC 4592 in the… Read More »Blue Horsehead Nebula (IC 4592)
Manatee Nebula (Westerhout 50)
The Manatee Nebula (Westerhout 50) is an extended supernova remnant located approximately 18,000 light years away in the constellation Aquila (the Eagle). It is associated… Read More »Manatee Nebula (Westerhout 50)