Veil Nebula
The Veil Nebula is a diffuse nebula located in the northern constellation Cygnus, the Swan. Also known as Witch’s Broom Nebula, Bridal Veil Nebula, Cirrus Nebula,… Read More »Veil Nebula
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Supernova SN 2014J
The supernova SN 2014J is a Type Ia supernova first detected in January 2014 in the Cigar Galaxy (Messier 82), in Ursa Major. SN 2014J… Read More »Supernova SN 2014J
Betelgeuse
Betelgeuse, Alpha Orionis, is the second brightest star in Orion constellation and the ninth brightest star in the sky. It is a supergiant star, distinctly… Read More »Betelgeuse
Calabash Nebula (Rotten Egg Nebula)
Calabash Nebula, more famously known as the Rotten Egg Nebula, is a bipolar protoplanetary nebula located in the constellation Puppis. The nebula lies at an approximate… Read More »Calabash Nebula (Rotten Egg Nebula)
Antares
Antares, also known as Alpha Scorpii or Cor Scorpii, is the brightest star in Scorpius and the 15th brightest star in the night sky. Antares… Read More »Antares
Highlights of the Night Sky in August
Here are some of the highlights of the night sky in August: 9 PM southern sky – Mars and Saturn moving toward the western horizon… Read More »Highlights of the Night Sky in August
Hourglass Nebula
The Hourglass Nebula, also known as the Engraved Hourglass Nebula or MyCn18, is a young planetary nebula in Musca constellation. The nebula lies at a… Read More »Hourglass Nebula