Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, early spring is the best time of the year to see Ursa… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, early spring is the best time of the year to see Ursa… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The Spaghetti Nebula is a supernova remnant located approximately 3,000 light-years away in the constellation Taurus, on the border with Auriga. The remnant lies near… Read More »Spaghetti Nebula
The Vela Supernova Remnant (Vela SNR) is the remnant of a supernova that occurred around 11,000 years ago in the southern constellation Vela. The remnant… Read More »Vela Supernova Remnant
The Gum Nebula is a large emission nebula located approximately 1,470 light-years away. It occupies 36 degrees of the apparent sky in the direction of… Read More »Gum Nebula
The Westbrook Nebula is a bipolar protoplanetary nebula located between 2,900 and 5,500 light-years away in the northern constellation Auriga (the Charioteer). It is classified… Read More »Westbrook Nebula
The Statue of Liberty Nebula is a large, bright emission nebula located approximately 9,000 light-years away in the constellation Carina. The H II region is… Read More »Statue of Liberty Nebula (NGC 3576)
The Skull and Crossbones Nebula is a large star forming region located approximately 20,000 light-years away in the southern constellation of Puppis. It has an… Read More »Skull and Crossbones Nebula (NGC 2467)