Little Dipper
The Little Dipper is an asterism formed by seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Minor, the Little Bear. It is smaller and fainter than… Read More »Little Dipper
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Ghost of Jupiter Nebula
The Ghost of Jupiter (NGC 3242) is a planetary nebula located approximately 4,800 light years away in the constellation Hydra. With an apparent magnitude of… Read More »Ghost of Jupiter Nebula
Cassiopeia’s W
The constellation Cassiopeia has long been known by its popular nickname, the W constellation. Its five brightest stars form the distinctive shape of a W… Read More »Cassiopeia’s W
Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946)
The Fireworks Galaxy is a bright spiral galaxy located on the border between the constellations Cepheus and Cygnus. It is one of the nearest spiral… Read More »Fireworks Galaxy (NGC 6946)
Pointer Stars
The Pointer Stars are the two bright stars in Ursa Major that can be used to find Polaris, the North Star. The two stars, Dubhe… Read More »Pointer Stars
Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God
The Helix Nebula (NGC 7293) is a bright, large planetary nebula located 650 light years from Earth in the constellation Aquarius. It is one of… Read More »Helix Nebula (NGC 7293): Eye of God
Cocoon Nebula
The Cocoon Nebula (IC 5146) is a reflection/emission nebula located approximately 2,500 light years away in the constellation Cygnus. With an apparent magnitude of 7.2… Read More »Cocoon Nebula