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
Starfish Nebula (IRAS 19024+0044)
The Starfish Nebula (IRAS 19024+0044) is a large multipolar protoplanetary nebula located approximately 11,000 light years away in the constellation Aquila (the Eagle). With an… Read More »Starfish Nebula (IRAS 19024+0044)
Rosebud Nebula (NGC 7129)
The Rosebud Nebula is a reflection nebula located approximately 3,300 light-years away in the northern constellation Cepheus. It is also known as the Small Cluster… Read More »Rosebud Nebula (NGC 7129)
Southern Owl Nebula (ESO 378-1)
The Southern Owl Nebula is a planetary nebula located 2,030 light years away in the constellation Hydra. With an apparent magnitude of 17.4, it cannot… Read More »Southern Owl Nebula (ESO 378-1)
Water Lily Nebula
The Water Lily Nebula (IRAS 16594-4656) is a bipolar protoplanetary nebula located in the southern constellation of Ara (the Altar). It is one of the… Read More »Water Lily Nebula
Snowglobe Nebula (NGC 6781)
The Snowglobe Nebula is a bipolar planetary nebula located approximately 1,500 light-years away in the constellation Aquila (the Eagle). It has an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Snowglobe Nebula (NGC 6781)
Teacup Galaxy
The Teacup Galaxy (Teacup AGN, SDSS J1430+1339) is a massive quasar – an exceptionally luminous active galactic nucleus (AGN) powered by a supermassive black hole… Read More »Teacup Galaxy