Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, autumn is the best time of the year to see Cassiopeia’s W,… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
Bat Nebula (IC 1340)
The Bat Nebula is a region of ionized gas within the larger Veil Nebula, an ancient supernova remnant located in the constellation Cygnus (the Swan).… Read More »Bat Nebula (IC 1340)
Spare Tyre Nebula (IC 5148)
The Spare Tyre Nebula is a planetary nebula located 3,000 light-years away in the southern constellation Grus (the Crane). It has an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Spare Tyre Nebula (IC 5148)
Superman Galaxy (NGC 7479)
The Superman Galaxy is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 105 million light-years away in the northern constellation Pegasus. With an apparent magnitude of 11.6… Read More »Superman Galaxy (NGC 7479)
Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795)
The Fish Head Nebula is an emission nebula located approximately 6,000 light-years away in the northern constellation Cassiopeia. The nebula is 3.1 arcminutes across and… Read More »Fish Head Nebula (IC 1795)
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)
Atoms for Peace Galaxy (NGC 7252)
The Atoms for Peace Galaxy is a peculiar galaxy located approximately 220 million light-years away in the constellation Aquarius. With an apparent magnitude of 12.7… Read More »Atoms for Peace Galaxy (NGC 7252)