Horsehead Nebula
The Horsehead Nebula (B33) is a famous dark nebula located in the constellation Orion. It is part of the Orion Molecular Cloud Complex, one of… Read More »Horsehead Nebula
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The Fine Ring Nebula (Shapley 1)
The Fine Ring Nebula (Shapley 1) is a planetary nebula located approximately 4,900 light-years away in the southern constellation of Norma (the Level). It has… Read More »The Fine Ring Nebula (Shapley 1)
Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)
Omega Centauri (ω Centauri) is a bright globular cluster located approximately 17,090 light-years away in the southern constellation Centaurus. With an apparent magnitude of 3.9,… Read More »Omega Centauri (NGC 5139)
Spiral Planetary Nebula (NGC 5189)
The Spiral Planetary Nebula is a planetary nebula located approximately 1,780 – 3,000 light-years away in the southern constellation Musca (the Fly). It has an… Read More »Spiral Planetary Nebula (NGC 5189)
Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736)
The Pencil Nebula is the brightest part of the larger Vela Supernova Remnant, one of the closest supernova remnants to the Sun. The nebula has… Read More »Pencil Nebula (NGC 2736)
Spaghetti Nebula
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
Vela Supernova Remnant
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