The Coathanger (Brocchi’s Cluster)
The Coathanger is an asterism located in the northern constellation Vulpecula (the Fox). With an apparent magnitude of 3.6 and an apparent size of 60… Read More »The Coathanger (Brocchi’s Cluster)
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Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)
The Trifid Nebula is a bright H II region located 4,100 light-years away in the southern constellation Sagittarius. With an apparent magnitude of 6.3 and… Read More »Trifid Nebula (Messier 20)
Little Gem Nebula (NGC 6818)
The Little Gem Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 6,000 light years away in the constellation Sagittarius. It has an apparent magnitude of 10… Read More »Little Gem Nebula (NGC 6818)
Glowing Eye Nebula (NGC 6751)
The Glowing Eye Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 6,500 light-years away in the constellation Aquila (the Eagle). The nebula has an apparent size… Read More »Glowing Eye Nebula (NGC 6751)
Blue Snowball Nebula (NGC 7662)
The Blue Snowball Nebula is a bright planetary nebula located approximately 5,730 light-years away in the constellation Andromeda. With an apparent magnitude of 8.3 and… Read More »Blue Snowball Nebula (NGC 7662)
Porpoise Galaxy (Penguin Galaxy, NGC 2936)
The Porpoise Galaxy (NGC 2936) is an irregular galaxy located in the constellation Hydra. It is also known as the Penguin Galaxy. The interacting galaxy… Read More »Porpoise Galaxy (Penguin Galaxy, NGC 2936)
Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseid meteor shower is an annual meteor shower that occurs from July 23 to August 20. It is associated with the comet Swift-Tuttle. The… Read More »Perseid Meteor Shower