Omicron Velorum Cluster (IC 2391)
The Omicron Velorum Cluster is an open star cluster located 574 light-years away in the southern constellation of Vela (the Sails). With an apparent magnitude… Read More »Omicron Velorum Cluster (IC 2391)
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Southern Beehive Cluster (NGC 2516)
The Southern Beehive Cluster is a bright, dense open cluster located 1,300 light-years away in the constellation Carina (the Keel). With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Southern Beehive Cluster (NGC 2516)
Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442 and NGC 2443)
The Meathook Galaxy is an intermediate spiral galaxy located approximately 50 million light-years away in the southern constellation of Volans (the Flying Fish). Also known… Read More »Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442 and NGC 2443)
Gem Cluster (NGC 3293)
The Gem Cluster (NGC 3293) is a young open cluster located approximately 8,400 light-years away in the southern constellation Carina (the Keel). With an apparent… Read More »Gem Cluster (NGC 3293)
Helix Galaxy (NGC 2685)
The Helix Galaxy is a lenticular polar ring galaxy located approximately 48.2 million light-years away in the constellation Ursa Major (the Great Bear). It has… Read More »Helix Galaxy (NGC 2685)
Constellations in the Sky Tonight
The constellations in tonight’s sky host many familiar star patterns. For northern observers, the early spring is the best time of the year to see… Read More »Constellations in the Sky Tonight
Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308)
The Dolphin Head Nebula is an H II region located 4,530 light years away in the constellation Canis Major (the Great Dog). It surrounds the… Read More »Dolphin Head Nebula (Sh2-308)